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A member asked:

How serious does a meniscus injury have to be before i would have to stop running?

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It depends: It depends on the injury, rehab potenial and need for surgery.

Answered 2/4/2013

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Too much pain: If you can run and do your thing, then you dont knee it fixed. If it hurts all the time and stops you from your activities or impairs your function then get it fixed.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 2/25/2013

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