Terrible Injury Blow For Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns are off to another strong start this season, at 6-2 and in a tie for top spot in the Western Conference going into Saturday night's play. But they've just received some awful injury news, as tests have indicated a significant knee injury for Cam Johnson.

The Phoenix Suns fear forward Cam Johnson has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, sources tell me and @sam_amick. Testing so far indicates the meniscus injury, and Johnson is receiving further evaluations and imaging.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 5, 2022

NBA Insider Shams Charania reports that the Suns say that Johnson will undergo surgery for a torn meniscus in his right knee.

One report says that meniscus injuries can be treated in two ways: The less serious version involves a more minor surgery that removes the cartilage and allows the player to come back in 2-6 weeks. The more serious type of meniscus tear surgery requires a full repair and would keep the player out for 2-6 months. It remains to be seen what Johnson's injury specifically entails.

A repair preserves the cartilage but comes with a lengthy recovery process. A removal allows for a quicker return but increases the risk of long-term issues like osteoarthritis. Johnson previously underwent surgery for a meniscus tear in the opposite knee while at UNC.
— Jeff Stotts (@InStreetClothes) November 6, 2022