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Bucket-handle tears of the medial meniscus are most common, while lateral BHMTs are less frequent but more often seen in younger athletes with ACL tears. Typical symptoms include pain, locking, swelling, and restricted motion. Risk factors such as meniscal morphology, ligamentous laxity, tibial slope, obesity, malalignment, and high-impact sports increase susceptibility and may influence outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n \u00bb Nonoperative treatment may be suitable for selected low-demand patients or those who medically are not operative candidates, or patients with asymptomatic chronic tears who have significant knee arthritis. Patients should also be informed that nonoperative treatment carries the risk of accelerated osteoarthritis and knee instability.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n \u00bb Surgical repair, using either inside-out or all-inside techniques, is preferred when feasible and has been shown to improve functional outcomes and delay the onset of osteoarthritis. Both approaches restore meniscal load transmission, though failure rates vary.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n \u00bb Postoperative rehabilitation strategies remain heterogeneous. Gradual and accelerated protocols differ in timelines for weight-bearing, bracing, and return to sport, yet both aim to restore range of motion, strength, and dynamic stability.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:list-item>\n \n \u00bb While short-term and mid-term outcomes are promising following meniscal repairs, long-term data are limited. 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