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I recently had a mri done on my left knee and got the results but don't see my orthopedic until next week. just wanted to know what it means. full thickness vertical chondral defect tear along the central patella that measures 3mm mri reslut questi

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis
Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
Lab Results: Let your orthopedist sit down, one on one, and explain. You had the MRI ordered for a reason, and these results will confirm a diagnosis. With this diagnosis treatment options can be discussed.
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