A 22-Year-Old Woman Has Sustained a Lateral Blow to Her

A 22-year-old woman has sustained a lateral blow to her right knee during a game, and subsequent imaging has confirmed a severe meniscus injury. Which of the following consequences should the woman expect over the course of recovery? Select all that apply.

A) Decreased lubrication in the knee joint
B) Decreased stability of the knee
C) Reduced shock absorption capacity
D) Presence of infectious microorganisms in the synovial capsule
E) Rapid restoration of the cartilage cells in the meniscus