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What does apical truncation of the free edge of the body of the medial mensicus with some medial extrusion mean? this was seen on a knee mri?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewski answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Probable tear.: It "sounds like" a description of a meniscal tear. I'd need the images to be certain, ask your doctor, if there is still confusion, ask him to review the case with the radiologist.

Dr Sparacino and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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