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Can you easily retear your meniscus after an operation?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

meniscus tear: Usually not, but certainly more common with more 'vulnerable' tears such as in older patients with degenerative arthritis and degenerative meniscus tears.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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