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===Micro===
===Micro===
The sections show thinned cartilage composed of nested chrondrocytes separated by vertical fibrous septa. The deep aspect of the cartilage is basophilic. An osteophyte is present.   
The sections show thinned cartilage composed of chrondrocytes clusters separated by vertical fibrous septa. The deep aspect of the cartilage is basophilic. An osteophyte is present.   


There is no complete cartilage loss. No subchondral cysts are identified. Subchondral sclerosis is not apparent.  
There is no complete cartilage loss. No subchondral cysts are identified. Subchondral sclerosis is not apparent.