I am told my cartilage is worn — does it grow back?

We do not tell you that worn cartilage grows back.

My joint is swollen, red and hot.

This case is different. It must be checked immediately.

We judge by function. We do not decide on imaging findings alone.

This is finger arthritis. Nodules that have already formed do not go back.

That action increases the load on the front of the knee. We advise on how to avoid it.

We use them for the type that worsens in the cold. We do not do them during acute swelling.

The goal is pain management and maintaining function, not cure.

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Pain and restricted movement from worn joint cartilage. It affects the fingers and hips as well as the knees.

Osteoarthritis

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