Patient Story
Meniscus Tear: Grace's Story
Meniscus Tear| Grace's Story
Grace Herpel was an avid runner with 5 long distance races planned for 2016. But after tearing her left meniscus during the Ocean City half marathon in April 2016, she feared she might never run again. Grace’s primary care doctor referred her to the Women's Sports Medicine Program at Johns Hopkins. Our experts understood Grace’s determination and listened to her concerns. Based on Grace’s goal of getting back to her previous level of performance, they decided on surgery to repair the meniscus, followed by rehabilitation. One year later, Grace is back to running long distances and living the life she loves - a life in motion.
Johns Hopkins Sports Medicine
Our sports medicine experts are here to help injured athletes of all ages get back in action. We treat a range of sports-related conditions such as ACL tears and rotator cuff injuries, with the focus on helping you return to your sport safely.
