Meniscectomy for a meniscus tear

References

Citations

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Author:	Kathe Gallagher, MSW Carrie Henley	Last Updated: November 28, 2006
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine David Bardana, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery/Sports Medicine Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD - Physical Therapy
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