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Dpes meniscocapsular separation lateral meniscus require surgery ?
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meniscus: Usually a meniscocapsular separation require surgery to repair the meniscus back to the capsule with sutures. Alternatively, the meniscus can be removed partially or completely.
Answered 11/9/2014
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