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Characteristics and Locations of Meniscal Tears
| Characteristics and Locations | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Meniscal injury | |
| Lateral alone | 187 (31.2) |
| Medial alone | 89 (15) |
| Both | 122 (20.3) |
| Other injuriesa | |
| Medial collateral ligament | 82 (13.7) |
| Posterior cruciate ligament | 17 (2.8) |
| Lateral collateral ligament | 19 (3.2) |
| Side | |
| Left | 298 (49.7) |
| Right | 302 (50.3) |
aConcomitant ligamentous injuries were low grade and were treated nonoperatively.
