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I have an old & new tear to my left knee w/ an inch of atrophy in that leg. should i have arthroscopy ?
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Depends: If you have mechanical locking or clicking the arthroscopy may help. The only way to improve your thigh circumference is through physical therspy.
Answered 3/7/2013
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