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Seen new doctor, he did x-rays and says the grinding that i am feel is due to chondromalacia patella. and the next step is to try another shot called efluxxa. could he be wrong? should i ask to have the mri done.

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If you are not sure: you should get a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon.

Answered 7/24/2015

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A member asked:

Seen new doctor, he did x-rays and says the grinding that i am feel is due to chondromalacia patella. and the next step is to try another shot called efluxxa. could he be wrong? should i ask to have the mri done.

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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