Meniscal injuries can be further classified based on their tear patterns [26] (Figure 7). A vertical or longitudinal tear occurs in line with the circumferential fibers of the meniscus (Figure 8).

The meniscus consists of a pair of C-shaped fibrous shock absorbers located inside the knee joint. Torn frequently, the meniscus causes all kinds of problems, some of which are fixable.

Figure 3b. Meniscal repair using vertical inside-out sutures. Figure 3a. Meniscal repair using horizontal inside-out sutures. Figure 3b. Meniscal repair using vertical inside-out sutures.

Macko has a meniscus tear in his left knee that will likely require surgery, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

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