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Had part. medial meniscect '10. did obstacle race last wknd; now same knee swollen, tight, painful, limited rom. re-tear vs aggravating original tear?

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Both: Could be both or new injury. Revisit your orthopod to get right opinion.

Answered 5/14/2013

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