I have no cartilage, or at least an missing a good deal of cartilage in my left knee. Getting tired of the pain.

Edit: Thanks everyone for your responses!

  • Vandals_handle@lemmy.worldEnglish
    39·
    2 days ago

    Had cortisone, collagen, platelet rich plasma and something else I forgot. All offered varying degrees of temporary relief (2 or so months) Knee replacement has given years of pain relief. No running or court sports (tennis, basketball with stop/start cutting) but returned to backpacking and skiing in 6 months, ice hockey and rock climbing after a full year. (No bouldering, can’t risk landing even with crash pads). Occasionally have to ice for stiffness but pain is gone.

      • Vandals_handle@lemmy.worldEnglish
        17·
        1 day ago

        I don’t know about sensors but nerves still register pain, my dom physical therapist tested that. Safe word was co-pay ; ) More accurately, after recovery and rebuilding muscle support, no pain. Pre-hab was vital as well.

      • snek_boi@lemmy.ml
        2·
        1 day ago

        And also the entire lubrication mechanism changed from a faulty one to a more lubricated one?

    • yaroto98@lemmy.world
      41·
      1 day ago

      Was it botox? That’s frequently used for neck spinal pain. Maybe other joints too?