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I had meniscus surgery about 5 years ago and the pain still hurts. i run 5k and marathons but can no longer. any way to get back to normal?

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Dr. Tal David answered

Meniscus injury: I suggest obtaining an MRI of the knee to evaluate the meniscus. You may have re-torn your meniscus.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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