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Xray found a possible fibrous cortical defect in knee. is that poss for a 30 yr old? and do they cause knee pain?

Q: xray found a possible fibrous cortical defect in knee. is that poss for a 30 yr old? and do they cause knee pain?

These are incidental: -findings &amp; have been there for a long time. Not a source of trouble, but R usually found due to an injury in the area but are of no concern.

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These are incidental: -findings & have been there for a long time. Not a source of trouble, but R usually found due to an injury in the area but are of no concern.

Answered 8/13/2015

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A member asked:

Xray found a possible fibrous cortical defect in knee. is that poss for a 30 yr old? and do they cause knee pain?

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