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Since three months. left knee pains while climbing stairs. my doc says the gap between the bones has decreased. why does this happen and what next?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Osteoarthritis: That means the joint space is narrowed secondary to cartilage loss from osteoarthritis. See a rheumatologist or orthopedist for this issue.

Answered 3/18/2014

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A member asked:

Since three months. left knee pains while climbing stairs. my doc says the gap between the bones has decreased. why does this happen and what next?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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