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Why is a meniscus sometimes repaired and sometimes removed?

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Why is a meniscus sometimes repaired and sometimes removed?

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If the meniscus is shredded, it cant be repaired. If the tear is clean and fresh (acute) then the fragment may be repaired with sutures or absorbable fixators. • Will my knee wear out early if part of my meniscus has been removed. Yes, but it depends upon how much. The more meniscus that is removed the faster the knee will wear out.