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Suggest Remedy For Dimple On Knee Cartilage

i am 35, 5 9 and about 180 pounds. Just recently had a scope done on my knee to repair a torn meniscus and the dr found a dimple on my cartilge. Nothing was done at the time as the main concern was the meniscal tear but just wondering what i can do to not require any more surgery.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion.

Due to old injury to knee there is early degeneration of knee joint.

Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include,
VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon for taking it.
Autologous chondrocyte implantation may help if no relief.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Suggest Remedy For Dimple On Knee Cartilage

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion. Due to old injury to knee there is early degeneration of knee joint. Life style changes will help in reducing pain which include, VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION: Hyaluronic acid injections given into the joint (especially large joints like knee joint) in prescribed dosages will give good short term pain relief in arthritic joints ranging from 1-2 years. You need to consult orthopaedic surgeon for taking it. Autologous chondrocyte implantation may help if no relief. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care