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I have partial bone on bone on both knees. at 82 yrs old, i do not want a partial knee replacement operation? is there less invasive i could do instead of this partial knee replacement. i tried the gel shot & it is some relief?
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Unfortunately there is not a lot to do other than what you are currently doing. Eventually if it is bone on bone replacement will become the only option. The equipment (ie. our bodies) wears out after a while sadly.
Answered 12/9/2021
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