Overview

• Katja Burkard announced via Instagram that she underwent meniscus surgery on her knee and expressed gratitude for the positive outcome
• The 60-year-old presenter is now in hospital without pain or swelling and is able to walk unaided
• Doctors have prescribed several weeks of rest to allow her knee to heal fully, postponing her next appearances on Punkt 12
• Viewers are expected to notice the absence of the longtime RTL anchor, who has fronted the midday news program for over 30 years
• Burkard’s intensive sports routine, including training for last year’s Cologne Marathon, likely contributed to the knee injury requiring surgery