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During my ACL surgery it was found that the meniscus was unrepairable (as the tear was in white zone). MY surgeon has trimmed it. I JUST WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT IT'S LONG TERM EFFECTS. (negative effect)
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Tear in white zone is trimmed ..its ideal treatment. Sacrifying such small portion wont cause problem in long term.
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physiotherapy for 1 month
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use knee support for a month. u can do all routine work and sports gradually
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