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What Does A Protrusion On Knee Indicate?
Son has what Dr called a Genetic growth on right knee shows up as a spot on x-ray that is smaller than a dime and is in the front area in the smooth tissue of the cartilage what is this condition called? Dr is suggesting surgery but I cannot find any information online regarding this. Is there any resources?
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have bone overgrowth or cartilage overgrowth. Its just extra bone like grpwtj and treatment of choice is surgical removal.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have bone overgrowth or cartilage overgrowth. Its just extra bone like grpwtj and treatment of choice is surgical removal.
Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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