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I had an x-ray on left knee. they found : prominent enthesophyte at the anteroinferior margin of the the patella. sharpening of tibial spine ?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Spurring is the --: --short way of putting it.@ Your age it's a sign of early degenerative process in the knee. May have been the same images if done a few years back. See an orthopedic surgeon for treatment, that includes NSAIDS if able 2 take them, as well as activity modification. Weight is a problem with all weight bearing joints. Good luck.

Answered 6/10/2016

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