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What are the contraindications for meniscus repair rather than removal? will osteoarthritis progress as a result of either alternative?

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Therapy: Physical therapy to reduce pain and enable function the meniscus ths the cushion your knee bears weight and bends. If abnormal it may resolve deppending on the severity biut also will degenerate over timew causing some change in gait and may effst the chances of degenerative arthritis earlier than normal.

Answered 12/30/2016

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