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  • 60 Years
  • 14/08/2025

my father has stage 3 osteoarthritis in both knees and the doctor said knee replacement is the only option is this really necessary or are there other treatments we can try first

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For stage 3 osteoarthritis, knee replacement is often recommended if non-surgical treatments like physiotherapy, medications, or injections no longer relieve pain. However, other options like hyaluronic acid injections or stem cell therapy may also help.

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