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What does mucoid degeneration of the medial meniscus mean? seen on mri. also what does truncation mean of the posterior horn attaching roots mean?help
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Mucoid degeneration,: like degenerative arthritis of a joint, generally occurs as a results of aging. It can cause pain and to a meniscal tear. Truncation means that the size of the posterior horn is smaller than normal, usually due to a prior tear or surgery.
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