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Suggest Remedy For Cartilage Damage
hey im a 31 year old girl and i am 8st 7lbs i have a torn cartilage in my right knee and i need surgery ..how can a non active person get cartilage damage?? i also had a disc removed 2 years ago an still have trouble l/5 S/1 now i have a spur bone on my L4 and the remainder of the disc is also buldging again..will a steriod injection work or will i need more surgery??
Wed, 22 Jul 2020
Hello,
You might be having a collagen vascular disease which may be the underlying cause for your conditions. Surgery will be the best possible option. You can opt for arthroscopic repair for best results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
You might be having a collagen vascular disease which may be the underlying cause for your conditions. Surgery will be the best possible option. You can opt for arthroscopic repair for best results.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain
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