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Can a cortisone shot fix a meniscal tear?
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No: I tear needs arthroscopic repair. A cortisone shot will not help.
Answered 4/30/2013
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No: A cortisone shot can sometimes give temporary relief but it does not repair the tear or help it heal.
Answered 2/19/2019
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