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Does a high grade partial tear of the medial retinaculum require surgery?
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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 11/1/2017
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