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Can a tear in the meniscus be treated at home since i don't have money to go to the dr?
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No: But if youhave no money you call clinic who help people how have no money.
Answered 7/9/2012
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Y-if no pain/catcing: Not all meniscal tears need significant treatment. As long as your knee is not painful or catching from the tear, home therapy may be fine. Maintenance of motion (epsecially full extension) and quadricep strength are basics components of a prescribed therapy program you can safely do on your own at home.
Answered 12/9/2013
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