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What are the symptoms of a meniscus displacement? does it mean there is. a tear at the root? is there a picture somewhere? please help doctor

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Dr. Blake Miller answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not necessarily: Meniscal displacement just means its not in its normal spot. There are several different patterns of meniscal tearing, but it doesn't necessarily mean that you have a meniscal root tear.

Answered 2/27/2013

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Let me explain: Patient has interment looking of the knee because of the displacement beside and swelling. The problem related to the attachment of the meniscus and the capsule of the joint.

Answered 2/28/2013

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