Question 1

how can you use hgh to repair knee cartilage?

Accepted Answer

You can't: Hgh has no know affect on knee cartilage.

Question 2

which foods help with repairs of knee cartilage?

Accepted Answer

None: Cartilage, by definition, does not have a good blood supply.  If something does not have a good blood supply, it does not heal well (or repair itself).  That means that you can eat anything you want, it will not help cartilage heal....Because it can't.

Question 3

does the knee cartilage show up in a x-ray?

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No: The x-ray only shows the bone but they can give you information about how much surface cartilage is present by looking at the space between the bones. To see cartilage in more detail, an MRI is needed. The meniscus cartilage on the other hand can only be seen on mri.

Question 4

is the quickest way to fix knee cartilage surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on what is wrong with your knee cartilage, what needs to be done, your overall physical condition, and your functional needs.  Not all problems require surgery and not all surgery turns out as expected. An MRI can usually demonstrate exactly what is wrong with your knee and those results are then used to determine the procedure that would best fix your problem.

Question 5

how can you consider a knee cartilage surgery for the benefits?

Accepted Answer

Pain: The main reason for surgery is for pain.  I would hesitate to suggest surgery just based on an MRI finding without pain.  At 24 years old, you might have a cartilage tear that could be repaired instead of trimmed.  If you have pain, i would suggest having the arthroscopic surgery though.

Question 6

is it actually true that doing leg weights will damage my knee cartilage more ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If the cartilage has significant arthritic damage or tears, stressing it by addition weights could worsen the issue. Try it will small weights and gradually increase if there is no pain.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

outer lateral side of knee cartilage is torn so there is no space between femer and tibia in that region,what is the best advice for this?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It varies a little based upon whether there is any malalignment of the knee and whether arthritis is set in.  If it is well aligned, non arthritic, then a meniscal transplant may be an option.  Visco supplementation can be an option as well as off loading with a brace.  All based on your specific factors.

Question 9

can knee cartilage heal?

Accepted Answer

No : Once injured, cartilage in a joint cannot typically "heal".  The severity of the injury to the cartilage will determine the long term consequences such as arthritis.

Question 10

what can be done for a knee  cartilage problem?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage: If you have a meniscus tear you may require arthroscopic surgery. Get an MRI to check if you have a tear.

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