Is there an option to repairing a knee that has worn out cartilage, besides tota!
Question:
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!!!
Additional Details2 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.