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In december i had a medial meniscus tear. after i straighten my knee after its bent for a while there's stiff pain on the lateral side as well.

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Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

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Meniscus tear: If it is still symptomatic at this point I would see a sports medicine specialist. Till then RICE and NSAIDs.

Answered 1/23/2017

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A member asked:

In december i had a medial meniscus tear. after i straighten my knee after its bent for a while there's stiff pain on the lateral side as well.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Horak ii answered

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