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Is surgery urgent when you have a complex tear in lateral miniscus
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Meniscus tear: Not a dental issue, but I had one and can attest, it is urgent. You don't want to take a chance have lifetime damage to your knee. See an orthopaedist immediately.
Answered 11/30/2015
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