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Thanks for advice on here, i had mri shown lateral meniscus tear heading to ortho in a week. what should i expect, same leg as previous ttt?
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Arthroscopy: The orthopedist may suggest an arthroscopic repair. This would be the most logical approach. Any subsequent therapy would come after a full objective examination of the joint space.
Answered 11/13/2017
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