Question 1

could eating soup from chicken feet and rooster combs help knee cartilage?

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No: There is no evidence that any of these foods are helpful for cartilage health.

Question 2

how could a person be diagnosed with a knee cartilage problem?

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Exam, MRI etc..: Symptom pattern, history of trauma, genetic factors, age (older, more likely osteoarthritis etc...), disease such as rheumatoid arthritis etc...Will influence the chance of having cartilage problems. Xray may show narrowing of joint spaces which suggest so..Mri is a more definitive test.
I would consult doc for an evaluation and go from there...
Good luck.

Question 3

could acupuncture and qi gong treatment help my knee cartilage grow back?

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No: There is no evidence that there is an treatment that reliably reverses knee cartilage injury including acupuncture.

Question 4

could accutane cause the deterioration of knee cartilage?

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Nolt likely: By cartilage degeneration, I am assume you mean meniscus degeneration. This is not list as an adverse event. Also on nlm search there were no articles that reported any meniscus problem associated with Accutane use. Joint pain and musculoskeletal symptoms are not uncommon. If you mean arthritis, it has been reported as an associated adverse event and is mentioned in the package insert.

Question 5

could steroids help me recover from knee cartilage damage & removal?

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Yes, but...: Steroids decrease inflammation and therefore help to decrease pain associated with injury or surgery.  While a steroid injection or oral steroids may help decrease symptoms, they will not restore cartilage or reverse/prevent arthritis.  Nonetheless, they can be helpful if used judiciously to "jumpstart" your recovery.

Question 6

if i'm female and overweight, is there a probability my knee cartilage worn down?

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Yes: Knee cartilage can wear down over time, particularly for overweight individuals.

Question 7

what are treatment options for knee cartilage wear?

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Multiple: There are many options, including arthroscopic drilling; cartilage harvesting, groth, and then implantation; visco supplementation; braces and osteo roomies to " offload" the area, joint resurfacing, etc. Don't hesitate to see an orthopedic surgeon to discuss which option would be best for you.

Question 8

what can i do to prevent knee cartilage wearing away?

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See details: Do you have a problem already? If there is no issue then i would not worry. If you already have a knee problem then avoid stress to the knee such as running and opt for non weight bearing exercises. There are 2 europeon studies that suggest glucosamine may help reduce the risk of progressive osteoarthritic damage in knees.

Question 9

does knee clicking indicate a lack of knee cartilage?

Accepted Answer

No: Knee clicking or "crepitus" can be caused by a torn cartilage, ganglion cyst, patella chondromalacia, synovitis, swelling (also known as an "effusionn"), or knee laxity.  Some normal knees click.  Clicking is a nonspecific finding that can be associated with both normal and abnormal knees.

Question 10

while training for a marathon on 20 mile run knee pain increased. diagnosed with runners knee, cartilage loss possibly. will this ever improve?

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It can improve: Strengthen quadriceps muscles, especially vmo muscle.  Cross train with cycling or stationary bike.  Depending on your age and xray and MRI findings, sometimes prp injection may play a role.  Avoid surgery.  Physical therapy an option.  Get a good sports medicine doctor.

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