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Knee pain when stand/walk. osteophytes at bilateral tibial spines. patellofemoral joint spaces reduced. early osteoarthritis. need surgery to treat?
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Not necessarily: Medications, physical therapy, bracing, and even injection therapy are ways to treat early arthritis of the knee without surgery. Consider being seen to discuss which options might be best for you.
Answered 9/3/2014
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