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What should i do for bad knees they hurt like arthritis or something sharp pain in the joint

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Dr. Michael Lee answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

The : The first thing to do is get an x-ray to confirm that it is arthritis. If it is arthritis then i would see an orthopedic surgeon to discuss your options. Usually, you will have options ranging from a cortisone injection, viscosupplementation, to knee replacement.

Answered 10/3/2016

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