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Mri showed focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema should i see a orthopedic?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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Depends: Depends on how you feel. If you are having pain and symptoms then it would be advantageous to visit your local orthopedist . Otherwise it may be something you will have to deal with

Answered 10/14/2015

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A member asked:

Mri showed focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema should i see a orthopedic?

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

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