- August 06, 2024 I recently suffered from a meniscal root tear, causing my meniscus to become detached. I am a runner and this tear caused significant effusion in my right knee. Dr. Cole quickly identified the severity of my situation, and I was able to schedule surgery that very day. He performed a complex meniscal repair, successfully reattaching the meniscus. By strictly following the post-surgery protocol and progressing as planned, I’m now back to running my previous weekly mileage. I highly recommend Dr. Cole and the dedicated team at Rush Orthopedics.