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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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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Ankle: You need to ask the physician who ordered the test to explain the results to you. Good Luck

Dr Jayaraj agreed

Answered 7/25/2018

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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Jayaraj agreed

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