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Mercedes Roa Reveals Torn Meniscus and Patellar Bursitis After Marseille Assault

French police have detained three suspects in a continuing investigation.

Overview

  • Roa said MRI and clinical follow-up confirmed a medial meniscus tear with significant inflammation and traumatic patellar bursitis.
  • She cannot currently play football or run and is following a conservative plan with analgesics, anti-inflammatories, chondroprotectors and physiotherapy, reserving surgery as a last option.
  • The December 8 attack occurred near Marseille’s Opéra as she waited for a taxi after attending a sports event at the Vélodrome.
  • According to local accounts, she was injured while intervening to help a friend during the altercation, and she later filed a formal complaint after receiving initial medical care.
  • Roa said the assault aggravated a previous left-ankle injury, weakening ligaments and leg muscles that were still recovering.