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Fast-Fix S/L Pledgit - in gap between MCL and medial meniscus sm - mtisme


Posted: Sep 10, 2013

Ultrasound done today shows a fast-fix PLEDGET in the gap between the MCL and the medial meniscus.

 

THANKS SO MUCH!!

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