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I have a torn meniscus and the doctor wants to do surgery which makes me nervous. it has been feeling better in the past two weeks. he said it won't heal on it's own but i'm reading that surgery isn't always necessery. i'm confused. can you help?
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If confused: If you're confused, get a second opinion from a competent orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 11/5/2019
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Not an emergency: If you are feeling better, it may be reasonable to hold off on a surgery. Do not be pressured into this. Consider a second opinion if necessary.
Answered 1/28/2019
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