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I broke the underside of my kneecap due to my cartiledge completely deteriorating. what are my options?
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?: Does that mean a fractured patella? Loss of cartilage will not make you more prone to fxs. For arthitis of patella can use antiinfammatories, pt, exercise bracing , cortisone, hyaluronic acid injections or surgery if all else fails.
Answered 9/28/2016
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