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What does displacement of the meniscal root mean? does that mean a tear at the root if so how is that fixed with surgery? please help
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Loss of hoop stress: The meniscus has lost it's normal stability. Could be from degeneration or a peripheral tear. It can be sutured and tightened.
Answered 12/14/2014
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