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What is Meniscal Tear Surgery?
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A/Prof Mike Reid
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Michael studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen and graduated as a doctor in 1999 with Thomas Lauder Carr Prize in Orthopaedics. Michael’s early medical … View Profile
The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage that acts as a cushion between the thigh and shin bones, and tears often occur due to sudden twisting or heavy pressure on the knee. Meniscal tear surgery is a procedure performed to repair or remove damaged cartilage in the knee.
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