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Can you remove cartilage from the knee?

Removal of cartilage from the knee is common during arthroscopy. In the past, it was thought that removing cartilage fragments from the knee in patients with chronic arthritis was necessary. New research shows that cartilage removal is most beneficial in patients with traumatic injuries leading to cartilage damage, not those with chronic pain.

Chronic conditions that lead to pain, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, are best treated with medications and physical therapy instead of cartilage removal.

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