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Is Surgery The Only Option For Worn Out Cartilage In Toe?

Sir i have severe pain in right toe past 2 years no pain killers works recently when xray was taken Dr told that cartilage has worn out option is to undergo surgery i am 45 & have to wear shoe reularly when working in office this condition is getting worst moment i wear shoe for 45 min also I have both knee joint pain, tennis elbow pain recurs , left hand joint pain is also trobling everynow & then . Kindly help
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
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Unlike bone or muscle,Cartilage once repaired or damaged cannot be healed with drugs alone.Excessively damaged cartilage may require surgical treatment in most cases.I would recommend you to take chondroprotective agents like chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine to improve cartilage condition until permanent treatment with surgery.These supplements can be used along with pain killers for 4 to 6 weeks.Follow up with your treating orthopedician is also essential.


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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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Is Surgery The Only Option For Worn Out Cartilage In Toe?

Hi Unlike bone or muscle,Cartilage once repaired or damaged cannot be healed with drugs alone.Excessively damaged cartilage may require surgical treatment in most cases.I would recommend you to take chondroprotective agents like chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine to improve cartilage condition until permanent treatment with surgery.These supplements can be used along with pain killers for 4 to 6 weeks.Follow up with your treating orthopedician is also essential. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician