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A member asked:

Mri says medial meniscus extruded and attenuated into the posterior root does this mean a internal derangement and a tear. please explain?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It sounds: like a meniscal root tear, a tear that occurs where the meniscus attaches to the tibia along its posterior margin. The meniscus may become displaced(extruded). This may require surgical repair, talk to your doc.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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