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Normal medial compartment (inner side) of the knee joint

normal articular cartilage and normal meniscus
   
 
 
Chondromalacia 

No visible structural damage but very soft cartilage 
   
 
 
Articular cartilage flap tear 
   
 
 
Localised articular cartilage defect with normal surrounding cartilage 

Suitable for cartilage transplantation if symptomatic.