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Can a tore meniscal lead to cellulits?
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No: No way can a torn meniscus do that, unless there was a penatrating wound that entered the joint. The they + 2 separate problems
Answered 12/6/2012
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Not by itself: A torn meniscus is deep within the hoint and should not lead to cellulite. However, swelling related to an acutely torn mensicus could make the overlying tissues susceptable to cellulitis.
Answered 12/6/2012
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