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Ligament tear
Hello sir im sam im 21 years old.
2weeks back i feel from steps and had an acl tear and bucket handle tear in posterior horn of medial meniscus.
can i operate it after 2months of time as i have exams in next month.??
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Yes you can delay it by 2-3 months.
No effect on outcomes of your surgeon is planning meniscectomy.
If the plan is repair then delaying might lend that meniscus irreparable as tear extends and vascularity decreases.
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