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I have "small subchondral cysts in the posterolateral aspect of the humeral head." what does this mean? an 6' rod iron gate fell on my left shoulder

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Benign: bone cycts ( bubbles )- not really related to trauma- may have been there for years.

Dr Colegrove agreed

Answered 11/2/2016

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