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How painful is meniscal extrusion in the knee?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Meniscal tear: This is painful. The big question is about the extrusion - this would imply a loose fragment. Usually the extruded fragment has to be removed.

Answered 7/18/2020

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