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What does this mean there is a small area of scalloping of the cartilage at the medial patellar articular facet mean?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Defect: That means there is a small defect in the cartilage at the inside part (medial) of the joint surface of the kneecap (patellar articular facet). This can occur from trauma or from arthritis.

Answered 4/18/2013

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