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How do i know my knee pain is from a meniscal tear or chondromalacia?
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The location of the : Pain. Meniscal pain usually on the side (inside or outside), chondromalcia pain in the front of the knee.
Answered 2/23/2020
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MRI: MRI will show the detail of the cartilage structures you are talking about and will allow your doctor to show you the difference without a problem.
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