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After debridment of torn lateral meniscus, large ulcer defect at lateral femoral condyl (grade 2) is discovere, is't treatable? what are my options?

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Yes and no: While the damage to the condyle is not a good thing, sometimes a chondroplasty, drilling procedures and various cartilage transplants might be helpful depending on the size of the lesion, your age and other factors in your knee.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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