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Submitted by: Bart - SII

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The small joint effusion just means that you have a small buildup of fluid within the knee joint (versus edema, which is fluid outside of the joint). The undersurface tear is most likely what is causing the effusion - whether or not you have to have surgery is probably dependent on how you respond to conservative treatment. Some people can recover fully without surgery, others require a knee arthroscopy. You can try rehab and then see how things are in a few weeks - if you are still having problems, then surgery is necessary. Many times, people will elect to just have the meniscus surgery and not try to rehab to save time. Talk to your physician about your options and outcomes with either treatment. Bart

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