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Is a slight superior displaced meniscus root a diagnosis on a mri? what does that mean? does it require surgery to fix? i am having extreme pain knee
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More info: Sounds like you may have a tear of the root or horn of your meniscus. Root tears with pain and mechanical symptoms or swelling may require surgery. Depending on how it is torn really determines if it can be fixed. Repairs in patients older than 40 typically don't do well so usually this is partially removed. Root tears in general can lead to progressive arthritis and aren't good tears to have.
Answered 10/3/2015
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Meniscal tear: A displaces meniscal root means a meniscal tear. Most of the time this requires arthroscopic surgery to repair.
Answered 4/6/2013
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