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What happens to you when you have had all of your knee cartilage removed?
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Bad things: It is exceedingly unlikely that all of the cartilage would be removed. Nothing good comes from having all the cartilage removed from a joint. Unfortunately when joints degenerate the cartilage surfaces can just fall off and then become a source of continued locking and joint irritation. If conservative treatment fails and symptoms are severe enough joint replacement is the only option.
Answered 9/6/2017
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Osteoarthritis: When cartilage is removed you are bone on bone which is painful and will eventually need joint replacement.
Answered 6/9/2015
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