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I've had surgery on my knee to remove cartilage and i get cortisone shots now, is there something i can do so i don't need shots anymore?

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Dr. Christopher Piller answered

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Bracing anti-inflammatories: Other treatments can include oral anti-inflammatories, bracing to shift weight from the affected side of the knee to areas where there's healthy cartilage, or injection therapy called visco-supplementation.

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Answered 8/18/2013

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A member asked:

I've had surgery on my knee to remove cartilage and i get cortisone shots now, is there something i can do so i don't need shots anymore?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Piller answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

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