Monthly Archives: December 2025

Do You Really Need a Knee Replacement for “Bone-on-Bone” Arthritis?

Bone on bone arthritis

Many patients are told they have “bone-on-bone” arthritis, or end-stage osteoarthritis, on their x-ray and immediately worry that knee replacement surgery is their only option. The truth is, imaging alone should never determine whether you need surgery or not. The real indication for a knee replacement is pain that limits your daily activities. In addition,… Read more »