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A stroke on 6/4/12 had in-patient therapy came home and fell torn meniscus on effected right side. should surg be done?
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Wait: Consider physical therapy for three months.Given recent stroke surgery would be contraindicated.A certain percentage of meniscal injuries can heal with conservative therapy.
Answered 11/15/2012
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