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What does apical truncation and fibrillation involving the meniscal body anterior mean? could this indicate a tear? also what is a chronic vertical tear of the lateral meniscus mean? does this indicate at tear and is surgery required? please help?
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Please ask your ordering physician these questions as he knows your history and results of your physical exam. Good Luck
Answered 8/5/2021
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