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Summary of Advantages and Disadvantages of Subchondroplasty
| Advantages |
| Subchondroplasty is minimally invasive, with improvement in pain scores in most patients |
| Can help delay onset of invasive procedures such as total hip arthroplasty |
| Preservation of natural joint function |
| Disadvantages |
| Lack of familiarity with surgical technique requiring additional training |
| Lack of efficacy in certain patients |
| Postoperative pain |
