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I am experiencing ankle pain and swelling for 6 + months. mri report states "osteophyte formation along lateral malleolus with degenerative subcortical cystic change." what does this mean and what are treatment options?
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Ankle: You need to ask the physician who ordered the test to explain the results to you. Good Luck
Answered 7/25/2018
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