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Had miniscus surgey 8 weeks ago. doc said it was "quite a tear." doing physical therapy, but still hurting. any advice?
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Meniscal tear: Knee support, follow up with surgeon, some NSAID or pain med to help resolution of pain and certaing types of physical therapy may need to be continued.
Answered 3/28/2015
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