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Had untreated scfe for 10yr & resurf. last year.is there a way to stop my meniscus from tearing again? i feel the same tearing pains as last tear,
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Exercise: Hip strengthening exercise. Has been shown to slow/prevent cartilage wear. Other treatments mainly control the symptoms. Good luck to you.
Answered 2/13/2017
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