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I'm 42 year old and my xray results show that i've a little overgrown bone in my knee.treatment given by doctor has not helped.my knees pain a lot.

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Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

? osteoarthritis: Sounds like osteoarthritis but not too likely at 15 years old but likely at 42 seek further evaluation.

Answered 4/11/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 42 year old and my xray results show that i've a little overgrown bone in my knee.treatment given by doctor has not helped.my knees pain a lot.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kenneth Merriman answered

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