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Knee was locked for 4 days.mri:complex meniscopathy without amputation of buckets handle.cant stand alot or bend on knee. dr says arthroscopy.opinion?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

I concur: that menisceal pathology is interfering with your normal knee function! Arthroscopic repair is simple and is the treatment of choice! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 9/23/2018

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