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I had an mri post injury that showed complete mcl rupture, partial pol tear and partial tear of posterior medial meniscus root ligament. my question is, is the root ligament the same as what is more commonly referred to as meniscal root?

Q: i had an mri post injury that showed complete mcl rupture, partial pol tear and partial tear of posterior medial meniscus root ligament. my question is, is the root ligament the same as what is more commonly referred to as meniscal root?

: Yes. It typically is called the meniscal root. Unfortunately, this type of injury does not heal on its own.

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

Yes. It typically is called the meniscal root. Unfortunately, this type of injury does not heal on its own.

Answered 2/18/2023

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A member asked:

I had an mri post injury that showed complete mcl rupture, partial pol tear and partial tear of posterior medial meniscus root ligament. my question is, is the root ligament the same as what is more commonly referred to as meniscal root?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

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