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Does a medial retinacular tear require surgery?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not usually: An isolated medial retinacular tear of the knee does necessarily require surgery/ thorough evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon will determine your specific needs, however.

Answered 4/18/2018

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