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Is It Possible For Articular Cartilage To Grow Back In MTP?
Dear Doctor, Is it possible for articular cartiladge to grow back in MTP joint as have Hallux Limitus at the moment, I am worried about getting surgery, as looks like will have to get fusion done. Was wondering if it is possible for our body to self heal if take magnesium, vitamin D and Glucosamine / Chronodroition. Many thanks Nanak
Mon, 17 Feb 2020
Hi,
Doubtful it is going to grow back. There are some semi-experimental methods with stem cells that are almost as expensive as joint replacement!
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Doubtful it is going to grow back. There are some semi-experimental methods with stem cells that are almost as expensive as joint replacement!
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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