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I have two tear in left meniscus bucket handle n radial tear as well as my right knee has grade 1 sprain in ligament acl...is menisctomy necessary?

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Maybe: If acl intact would do whatever possible to do meniscal repair at your age.

Answered 1/10/2014

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Yes: The meniscus doesn't heal well in most instances. If the meniscus is causing problems with the knee function, i recommend an arthroscopy.

Answered 4/15/2016

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