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I am in 3rd world country with limited medical resources. i suspect i have serious cartilage damage in my knee after a motorbike accident. ?
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Sorry: For the situation. It is impossible to confirm your concern without examination and radiology test
Answered 3/25/2022
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Knee damage: Perhaps you can seek out a medical mission and see if there is someone there who can treat your knee. Peace and good health.
Answered 7/28/2018
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