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Could you explain what this mean? progressive attenuation of the posterior root of the medial meniscus with only a tiny residual component remaining intact.. does this indicate a tear?

Q: could you explain what this mean? progressive attenuation of the posterior root of the medial meniscus with only a tiny residual component remaining intact.. does this indicate a tear?

: Yes that would indicate a tear of the meniscus. Specifically the back part of the meniscus on the inside of the knee.

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Dr. Matthew Baker answered

Yes that would indicate a tear of the meniscus. Specifically the back part of the meniscus on the inside of the knee.

Dr Alagappan agreed

Answered 8/3/2021

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A member asked:

Could you explain what this mean? progressive attenuation of the posterior root of the medial meniscus with only a tiny residual component remaining intact.. does this indicate a tear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matthew Baker answered

Dr Alagappan agreed

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