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What can cause chondritis and how is it treated?

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Dr. Peter Ihle
Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 55 years experience
It means inflammat-: -ation of cartilage it can B induced by infection, surgery, drugs injections. Also can B from injury. Usually there is causally related to something.
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Dr. Brian Nguyen
Dr. Brian Nguyen commented
Obstetrics and Gynecology 12 years experience
See your doctor for follow up examinations to isolate a location for your chondritis and a long term treatment plan
May 30, 2015

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