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What Does This Lab Report For A Femur Fracture Indicate?

I was told that I have a subchondral fracture of my femur. I m to be non-weight bearing for a month and then if it s not improved that a bone cement type of procedure would need to be done. I have grade 3&4 osteoarthritis in the three compartments of my knee as well as a posterior horn medial meniscus tear with extrusion of the meniscus. What does all this mean?
Mon, 18 Dec 2017
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Dear patient
I would like to know your age. If the age is above 60 yrs your mri findings indicate grade 4 osteoarthritis and best treatment is total knee replacement. You have got meniscus tear with extrusion which is the cushion in the knee. Grade 3 and 4 osteoarthritis means there is near complete wear of the cartilage off the bone. Therefore best treatment option is total joint replacement in which worn joint surfaces are replaced with artificial prosthesis with complete relief of pain. Temporary benefit can be obtained by arthroscopic lavage of the joint and removal of torn medial meniscus. please consult knee surgeon around area and discuss about this options.
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What Does This Lab Report For A Femur Fracture Indicate?

Dear patient I would like to know your age. If the age is above 60 yrs your mri findings indicate grade 4 osteoarthritis and best treatment is total knee replacement. You have got meniscus tear with extrusion which is the cushion in the knee. Grade 3 and 4 osteoarthritis means there is near complete wear of the cartilage off the bone. Therefore best treatment option is total joint replacement in which worn joint surfaces are replaced with artificial prosthesis with complete relief of pain. Temporary benefit can be obtained by arthroscopic lavage of the joint and removal of torn medial meniscus. please consult knee surgeon around area and discuss about this options.