Meniscectomy for a meniscus tear

References

Citations

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: September 22, 2008
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma
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