Meniscal tears can be either traumatic or degenerative in nature. Meniscal tears are uncommon in persons under 10 years of age, but become increasingly common during and after adolescence.

In 2022, she underwent an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy on her right knee and played in just nine games. She underwent another minor procedure last season, using the Olympic break to recover.

Kise NJ, Risberg MA, Stensrud S, Ranstam J, Engebretsen L, Roos EM. Exercise therapy versus arthroscopic partial meniscectomy for degenerative meniscal tear in middle aged patients: randomised ...

The medial meniscus is on the inside part of the knee ... to stretch beyond its typical range of motion and can result in partial or complete tearing of the ligament. Treatment is typically ...

The (injury) status of other stabilising and supporting structures (eg, meniscus, other ligaments ... optimal rehabilitation should be referred for operative treatment. A partial ACL injury progressed ...

The lack of clinical effectiveness in those subgroups is consistent with meta-analysis of the randomised trials evaluating arthroscopic partial meniscectomy in the degenerative knee,17 including a ...

While historically considered irreparable, current treatment focuses on trying to save the meniscus. Arthroscopic surgery typically is needed, but the techniques and outcomes depend on factors that ...

An arthroscopic view via the AL portal of the repaired medial meniscus posterior root tear can be seen in ... to allow a full range of motion within 6 weeks postoperatively. Partial weight-bearing was ...