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Can you get bone spur on top of patella?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

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Bone spur: Yes you can get a bone spur on top of patella. It can be c onfirmed with a xray.

Dr Trettin agreed

Answered 11/10/2013

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A member asked:

Can you get bone spur on top of patella?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Dr Trettin agreed

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