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Searchable FAQ Collection > Knee FAQ > Can meniscal tears be “fixed”?

April 26, 2017collection fixed knee meniscal searchable tears

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Searchable FAQ Collection > Knee FAQ > Can meniscal tears be “fixed”?

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In most cases with people under 30, the meniscus can be repaired or sewn together. As we age, and our tears become more degenerative in nature, the likelihood of a tear being “repairable” decreases dramatically and a removal of the torn portion is necessary to alleviate pain.