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In which of the following meniscal tears will meniscectomy be a more suitable option than meniscal repair?

Tears in the outer zone

Tears in the middle zone

Tears in the inner zone

Tears at the junction of anterior horn of medial meniscus & tibial collateral ligament

High-Yield Explanation

Meniscal Repair is recommended for tears in the Red zone and the Red white zone. Meniscal Repair is not recommended for tears in the white zone. (Inner zone) Tear of the inner zone is treated with arthroscopic excision.

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