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A member asked:
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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