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Is heat usually good or bad for meniscus tears?

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Good: Heat is good for any muscle, ligament, cartilage pain, ice good for acute pain and nerve pain.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 5/12/2020

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Dr. Marshall Solomon answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Use ice: Rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Answered 6/3/2021

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