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So i went to go see an orthopedic surgeon he thinks i have an meniscus tear so now i have to get an mri what's an meniscus tear?
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Knee Cartilage.: A meniscus tear is a rip or tear in a special cartilage located in the knee. This cartilage is a key element in the workings of the function of the knee. The mri will help find out just how much the cartilage is damaged.
Answered 9/3/2015
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