Gov. McMaster Recovers from Knee Surgery Following 2022 Tennis Injury

South Carolina's Governor Henry McMaster underwent a minor knee surgery to address a meniscus tear from playing tennis, expected to resume normal duties by afternoon.

• Gov. Henry McMaster of South Carolina underwent minor, elective knee surgery for a meniscus tear incurred while playing tennis in 2022.
• The surgery, aimed at correcting a cartilage injury, lasted less than 30 minutes and was performed under general anesthesia.
• Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette temporarily took charge of executive actions during McMaster's brief incapacitation.
• McMaster notified Lt. Gov. Evette of the surgery the day before, in line with South Carolina's constitutional provisions.
• Post-surgery, McMaster is expected to have no limitations and plans to return to his normal schedule by Thursday afternoon.

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