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Is Knee Pain A Consequence Of Cartilage Breakdown?
Does breakdown of Cartliage cause knee to give away...I hd a Cortisone shot put in today at the DR. and he said I had Arthritis...and breakdown of Cartilage.My knee has been giving away with me...and is swollen on the inside and painful...Thank You
Mon, 2 Nov 2015
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in osteoarthritis, cartilage wears away, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate medicines and diacerin are known for cotrolling wearing process, so ask your orthopedic doctor.Physical therapy is also helpful
thanks
in osteoarthritis, cartilage wears away, glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate medicines and diacerin are known for cotrolling wearing process, so ask your orthopedic doctor.Physical therapy is also helpful
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