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Is there anything that can be done for chronic knee pain with possible meniscus tear or displacement? please help

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Surgery: Surgery if indicated, injections of cortisone or hyaluronic acid, pt or home exercise program.

Dr Raut agreed

Answered 5/13/2013

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