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During laparoscopy knee surgery doctor 'cleaned up' chondromalacia, what does that mean?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

chondroplasty: Cleaning up chondromalacia means that the uneven loose cartilage on the surface of the bone was likely shaved or 'cleaned up'...Such as mowing your grass or buzz cutting your hair.

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Answered 6/14/2014

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