07/07/2022
Meniscectomy Surgery: What is it? What do we know?
✅ Have you recently hurt your knee? Noticed popping, clicking, swelling? Does squatting, jumping, or running increase the pain? Although not the only explanation, It’s likely that you could have injured the meniscus in your knee. Having a meniscectomy surgery has become very common place with these injuries. However, is it always the best option? Read on for more info!
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