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Please explain what is lateral meniscus subtotal menuscuectomy mean
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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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