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How is osteonecrosis of the knee treated?
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Size/location depend: Rest, ice, and bracing are still good first line treatments. Surgical intervention can entail arthroscopic debridement, decompression, bone grafting, cartilage replacement up to knee replacement.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Many options: Options include bracing, injection, pain medication, anti-inflammatory medication, physical therapy, and surgery.
Answered 4/8/2013
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