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A member asked:
Im lookin into asking my doc about vitro cartilage replacement as i've had it removed from my mcl side of my knee will i benefit from having it done?
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Yes: Again it depends upon location of the cartilage defect the size, single or multiple , duration since injury, severity of pain and other factors. Not a simple question to answer without all information . Talk to your surgeon. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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