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Does a forme fruste of a lateral discoid meniscus need treated? if so how is it treated?
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Saucerization: A symptomatic discoid meniscus is treated with an arthroscopic "saucerization" essentially removing the center portion of the meniscus to make it into a more Normal shape
Answered 10/16/2015
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