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What can i do to get better from my knee the mri says i have a thickened suprapatellar plica?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

C knee specialist: If u r having trouble on the inner side of the knee an exam by an orthopedic surgeon along with him looking @ the mr is the way 2 go.

Answered 4/2/2013

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