- female
- 60 Years
- 14/08/2025
My X-ray report says there are osteophytes on both knee joints with reduced joint spaces and mentions osteoarthritis but no loose bodies. What does this actually mean for my knees? What kind of treatment would help and is surgery usually needed for this condition?
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