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I, a 63-year-old woman, had a photo taken of my knee because of pain. The result: I have a narrowing in my knee. I don’t get it: what is narrowed and what can be done about it? I was only given painkillers.
Joris Bartstra, journalist with medical diploma
You have arthrosis, and this is revealed on the X-ray by the narrowing of the ‘joint gap’, the space between the bones of the upper and lower leg that is filled by cartilage. Osteoarthritis causes cartilage to disappear and the bones to come closer together.
There is nothing that can be done about the loss of cartilage. It is best to (with or without the use of painkillers) to keep moving as much as possible. Cartilage remains in good condition through movement.
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