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Ankle degenerative joint disease with a s/l *loose spotty*

Posted By: Bella on 2007-08-30
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Subject: Ankle degenerative joint disease with a s/l *loose spotty*

This is a preoperative and postoperative diagnosis.  The procedure done was an ankle arthroscopy, debridement of anterior tibial spur, removal of *loose spotties*, and debridement of medial and lateral gutter.


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