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Please explain what is lateral meniscus subtotal menuscuectomy mean

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

It is the "operative: term (describing the surgery) for repair of a TEAR of the cartilage by excising it leaving normal cartilage behind! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 9/22/2018

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