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Is knee osteoarthritis can be cured?

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Not yet.: Not yet. There is no cure for oa other than joint replacement. There are often very effective treatments. With research into artificial cartilage and cartilage regeneration more effective treatments may be available in the future.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/21/2017

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