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Fit 59 y o f : parrot-beak tear post horn of medial meniscus. swelling / pain intermitt x 5mo. recs for specific nonsurg options - exercises?
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Surg best: Unlikely that non surg will do it here with a parrot beak tear which is unlikely to heal on it's own discuss arthroscopic surg with your orthopedic surgeon it is pretty likely to help a lot.
Answered 4/10/2013
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