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What Does Severe Pain In The Left Leg Indicate?
I am having difficulty lifting up my left leg and have pain shooting on the inside area when I do . My MRI said I have grade 3 fibrillation involving the trochlear groove along with a focal grade 3 fussure involving the wieghtbearing portion of the lateral femoral condyle. What does this mean and does it involve surgery?
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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My answer is Grade 3 represents cartilage defects more than 50% cartilage depth. It may involve surgery consult a orthopedician with your MRI and MRI mediated management can be done.
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Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
My answer is Grade 3 represents cartilage defects more than 50% cartilage depth. It may involve surgery consult a orthopedician with your MRI and MRI mediated management can be done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Indhu Priyadharshini
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