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A member asked:

I was told i have a posterior root rupture of the medial meniscus measuring 1.2 x 1.4 cm is the serious? i am having surgery in the morning.

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Well: You need your surgery now any surgery has risks. So the surgeon will talk to you and explain the risks. But you will need to be corrected and then rehab

Dr Sial and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/25/2017

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