Is there an option to repairing a knee that has worn out cartilage, besides tota!


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Is there an option to repairing a knee that has worn out cartilage, besides total knee replacement?

Both my knees had no viable cartilage, so 3 years ago I had a tolal replacement on my left knee. It worked and I am almost pain free in the replaced knee. But I just cannot bring myself to go through such a dufficult, painful process to fix my right knee! I still have to walk with a cane or walker due to the terrible pain in my right knee, but what I went through with my 1st repacement was so hard I can't face it again!!! I am looking for a less invasive alternative. Help!!!

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2 weeks ago
Thanks for the info and encouragement. I will give another replacement more consideration!


Answers:

The only other option I've heard of is injections to fill the now empty space between bones. This is not a permanent procedure it has to be repeated as needed. Full knee replacement is the only permanent solution I know of.




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