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Tear of medial meniscus right knee

2017-07-29 09:14:54
My son is 17 years old . While playing kabaddi got his right leg twisted. Doctor diagnosed with mri n x ray and have informed complex tear of medial meniscus at right knee. ( within 3 week of injury)
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In order to go back to playing kabaddi he will need an arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery.
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As the surgery is elective you should discuss this at home and decide when where and under whom to get it done.
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Make sure that he does not play kabaddi till his knee is given an all ok

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