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I do not have knee arthritis but a displaced meniscus root? which i am thinking is a tear because i have clicking and locking of the knee joint? help
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Torn meniscus: It sounds like a classic meniscus tear. This is very common, but most of the time requires surgery to remove the torn segment of the meniscus. Rarely the tear can be repaired. It sounds like you need to see an orthopaedic surgeon.
Answered 5/15/2013
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Surgery: By a root i assume u mean a horn or the ant/post attachment of the meniscus. This is a mechanical abnormality in ur knee & it will require surgery, repair or excision. With each click and locking episode u r damaging the articular surface which will lead @ arthritis if not corrected. Even if it fine 4 a while the damage from the last episode remains so get it taken care of by an orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 5/17/2013
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