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GET EXPERT ADVICE
Before committing to knee surgery, speak with your doctor about your other options. A specialist trained to treat knee osteoarthritis, like an orthopedic surgeon, can talk you through the benefits and risks of injections and other therapies.
Remember, pain can't be easily measured, like your blood pressure or temperature. So, your doctor may not realize how much pain you're in. Be honest and clear about your symptoms and how they're affecting your life, so you can get the relief you deserve.
Medically reviewed in December 2019. Updated in August 2020.