Does having orthoscopic surgery to repair a torn meniscus make you more susceptible to future knee injuries?

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Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

That's a good question - a torn meniscus is the most common knee issue there is. Read this article about long term knee health after a torn meniscus (cut and paste):

http://www.occortho.com/pdf/meniscalEffects.pdf
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Susan

September 14, 2017 - 4:24am

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