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Could you explain this what does it mean when articular cartilage thinning with full-thickness cartilage fissure of the patellar ridge mean? does this fissure indicate a crack? what is usually done for this? hope you can help and explain thank you?

Q: could you explain this what does it mean when articular cartilage thinning with full-thickness cartilage fissure of the patellar ridge mean? does this fissure indicate a crack? what is usually done for this? hope you can help and explain thank you?

: fissure means split usually but check with locals.

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fissure means split usually but check with locals.

Answered 9/19/2022

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A member asked:

Could you explain this what does it mean when articular cartilage thinning with full-thickness cartilage fissure of the patellar ridge mean? does this fissure indicate a crack? what is usually done for this? hope you can help and explain thank you?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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