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Knee
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Orthopaedics
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Meniscus tear: which specialist to see and whether surgery is neededMeniscus tear: which specialist to see and whether surgery is needed
The meniscus's blood supply determines whether a tear can heal: the outer third can regenerate, the inner zone cannot. For degenerative tears, surgery does not improve outcomes and increases osteoarthritis progression; conservative physiotherapy leads to recovery within four to eight weeks.The meniscus's blood supply determines whether a tear can heal: the outer third can regenerate, the inner zone cannot. For degenerative tears, surgery does not improve outcomes and increases osteoarthritis progression; conservative physiotherapy leads to recovery within four to eight weeks.
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