"Long Term" does not necessarily mean he needs the more involved surgery. This all depends on the severity of the tear, which at this point, all signs point to a minor tear.

 

The "long term" solution to a small tear, is a scope cleanout and 4-6 weeks.

 

The "long term" solution to a major tear, is the meniscus repair surgery and out up to 6 months.

 

Based on the fact that Ramsey himself didn't even realize he was hurt, just a little sore, leads me to believe this is a very minor tear.

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