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Mri revealed medial meniscal tear what are my options ?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It depends on: the type and severity of the tear, so you need to discuss it with your orthopedic surgeon. Some types of tears may require surgery, others may not.

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Answered 3/22/2015

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