Abstract
BACKGROUND: A 28-year-old recreationally active female sustained a lateral meniscus injury that was managed by undergoing a lateral meniscectomy and debridement. CASE PRESENTATION: Postoperative recovery was complicated by a hemarthrosis (joint bleed) related to a rare bleeding disorder called Factor XI deficiency or hemophilia C. OUTCOME: This case report outlined the timeline of events including presurgical planning, initial outpatient physical therapist visit, hemophilia treatment center hemarthrosis management, return to outpatient physical therapist, and progression to running. DISCUSSION: Rehabilitation of younger, active patients looking to return to impact sports, such as running, is not well published in patients with a history of joint bleeds. An outline of the general progression utilized for this patient is discussed. JOSPT Cases 2023;3(3):194-198. Epub: 10 July 2023. doi:10.2519/josptcases.2023.11777
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