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No Cartilage In Knees, Not Able To Knee On Knees. Options Other Than Surgery?

Hi ! i have been a dancer since the age of 3 and have recently found out that I have no cartlage in my knees although i walk ever day i cannot seem to knee on my knees , i do not want surgery i would like some help to replemish my damaged knees so that i am free from pain and return to a normal life style ... I feel this problem is slowing me down can you advise me please Jan Molloy
Thu, 9 May 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

The wearing off of cartilage is called osteoarthritis. It is a degenerative disease in which the cartilage of the joints slowly wears away and causes pain and difficulty in walking.
Initially, the pain is controlled by pain killers and regular exercise.
Certain movements and positions which increase damage to the cartilage should be avoided.
Hyaluronic acid is a preparation which slows down the wear and tear of the cartilage.
However, it does not halt the disease process but slows it down.
In later stages, total knee replacement is the treatment of choice.
You need to consult your orthopedician for clinical examination, investigations and management.

Thanks and take care.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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No Cartilage In Knees, Not Able To Knee On Knees. Options Other Than Surgery?

Hello and welcome to HCM, The wearing off of cartilage is called osteoarthritis. It is a degenerative disease in which the cartilage of the joints slowly wears away and causes pain and difficulty in walking. Initially, the pain is controlled by pain killers and regular exercise. Certain movements and positions which increase damage to the cartilage should be avoided. Hyaluronic acid is a preparation which slows down the wear and tear of the cartilage. However, it does not halt the disease process but slows it down. In later stages, total knee replacement is the treatment of choice. You need to consult your orthopedician for clinical examination, investigations and management. Thanks and take care. Dr Shailja P Wahal