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What does a displacement of the meniscus root mean? why does my knee feel unstable when i stand? i do have a acl sprain and effusion in the knee. help

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Dr. Hunter Greene answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tear: Meniscal root displacement likely indicates at tear. Your instability can be coming from several sources. Knee swelling, meniscus tear, and ACL strain

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Answered 12/11/2015

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A member asked:

What does a displacement of the meniscus root mean? why does my knee feel unstable when i stand? i do have a acl sprain and effusion in the knee. help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Greene answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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