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I havechondromalcia grade 3. over 50% loss cartilige in my knee. would a knee replacement solve my situation? and if not, what would?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Knee arthritis : Yes knee replacement would likely solve issues, but should be delayed until all other options exhausted (including ndaids, glucosamine, low impact exercise, bracing, cortisone or hyaluronic acid injections, etc. ).

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/23/2013

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