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What does medial meniscus with extrusion mean? it also says rupture of the posterior root is this a tear?

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Dr. Chris Sadeh answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Extrusion: Meniscal extrusion refers to cartilage extending beyond the tibial margin. Basically, a piece of cartilage is where it shouldn't be. This can result from several pathologies, such as: --presence of development of cartilage disruption and osteoarthritis or, in your case: --meniscal tears: can occur with many tears, but especially root tears Time to see an orthopedic physician.

Answered 4/18/2018

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