I've been dealing with intense tibial pain for two years now bone on bone grinding, spiking pain, it's been rough. Doctors mentioned surgery, either partial or full replacement. How do I know which option is better for me? What's recovery like for each? I'm worried about making the wrong choice.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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