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What does chondral changes mean in the knee? i had surgery in the knee and that is what shown

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Let me help you: Chondreal changes means that the cartilage covering the end of the bone in your joint are not normal (smooth) like before. The surgeon some grade them on how sever those change are. Good luck.

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Answered 2/10/2016

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