- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My knee cap has gotten really thin and I'm on medication right now but I'm worried about surgery since I heard replacements only last around 10 years - is it worth going through with it or should I try other options first
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
hope you are not in a lot of pain. What do you mean by saying that your knee cap is thin ? Do you mean that the cartilage is worn out ? You might have chondromalacia patella. Please consult an Orthopaedic surgeon
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Orthopaedician
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