Meniscus injuries are quite common in soccer, although they are less frequent than muscle or tendon injuries or other knee injuries in this sport. Nowadays, when surgery is needed for these injuries, the majority of the meniscus is conserved, avoiding or delaying any future possible degenerative osteoarthritis. Therefore, partial meniscectomy has become one of the most successful surgeries for treating and healing meniscus injuries.
An early and intensive rehabilitation can lead to a reduction in time off training, enabling the soccer player to safely return to competition. Thus, the rehabilitation process must be properly planned, both for the injured area and the other structures that affect the sports performance soccer player, with the final aim being to restart training sessions and competition.
