Torn meniscus

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A torn meniscus can lead to knee instability, the inability to move your knee normally, or persistent knee pain.

References
  1. Meniscal tear. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00358&return_link=0. Accessed Nov. 29, 2008.
  2. Anderson BC. Meniscal injury of the knee. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Nov. 25, 2008.
  3. Knee arthroscopy. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=A00299&return_link=0. Accessed Nov. 29, 2008
  4. Urquhart MW et al. Meniscal injuries in the adult. In: DeLee JC et al. DeLee and Drez's Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 2nd ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2003. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/114764765-3/786313327/1103/860.html#4-u1.0-B0-7216-8845-4..50030-2--subchapter5_3559. Accessed Dec. 10, 2008.

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