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Does a superior medial meniscus displacement need arthroscopic surgery to fix the problem? please help and explain.
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Orto: Meniscus is cartilage in your knee. Helps cushion your knees . May need surgery depending what your symptoms are such as your knee locking swelling or pain. Also depends on how active you are.
Answered 7/19/2013
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