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I went to my orthepedic doc for results of my mri and he said that i've lost cartilage in my right knee due to arthritis he thinks i hve osteoporosis?
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May B may B not: The mr can show not cartilage but u need a special scan 2 c if u r osteoporotic . Most medical clinics have them if large enough. Otherwise go 2 the hospital. Takes a very short time & u will kno 4 sure.
Answered 9/28/2016
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