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What is partial chondroplasty on the medial facet of the patella mean?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Orthopedic procedure: Partial chondroplasty of the medial facet of the patella is an operation to repair the cartilage on the inside half of the kneecap.

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Answered 2/25/2020

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