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Doc says from my mri i hve loss of cartilage due to severe arthritis i'm in severe pain and can't bare weight on my legs could i need surgery ?
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Eventually: If the cartilage is completely lost at the knee joint (femorotibial joint) at age 32, it's not good. Weight loss (unless you're underweight) helps because every 1 lb lost takes 4 lb of pressure off the knee. Braces may help stability. Rx and/or cortisone injections or hyaluronic acid injections may make things livable. Surgery sounds inevitable but you may be able to delay.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Talk to your surgeon about your options. This could include treatment with medications, or could lead up to resurfacing techniques or knee replacements depending on the amount of disease.
Answered 4/24/2015
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