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Reuben Gobezie, M.D.
Director, Cleveland Shoulder Institute University Hospitals of Cleveland
Fellowship Director, Cleveland Akron Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship (CASE)
Head, Cartilage Transplant Center of Cleveland
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Office Number: (216) 844-7093
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Email: Reuben.Gobezie@UHhospitals.org
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Orange Village, OH 44122
County: Cuyahoga-East
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44 Blaine Ave
Cleveland, OH 44146
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Twinsburg, OH 44087
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University Hospitals Mentor
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27100 Chardon Rd
Richmond Hts, OH 44143
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7500 Auburn Rd
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What are the most important things a person can do to
limit chondral or cartilage damage in the knee?
While there is not one specific thing that can prevent cartilage
damage in the knee, there are a few measures that can be taken
to delay the process.
- Since excess weight can cause
damaged cartilage to wear down more quickly, losing extra
pounds may be helpful.
- A person with cartilage damage
should avoid high impact activities, such as prolonged running
or jumping sports. These are very hard on the knee and can
speed the progression of cartilage damage.
- Even those with significant
joint damage will benefit from mild to moderate activities,
such as walking, bicycling, or running in water.
My doctor has told me that I
have arthritis and will need an artificial knee in the next
few years. Would I be a candidate for growing my own cartilage
so I won't need an artificial knee?
The newer techniques involving cartilage growth will not work
if a patient is very bowlegged, knock-kneed, or has bone rubbing
on bone. The newly grown cartilage would be quickly rubbed away
by the worn surfaces. At some point in the progression of arthritis,
only a total knee replacement can offer pain relief.
Will glucosamine and chondroitin make new cartilage?
Most studies of the effects
of glucosamine and chondroitin have been done in animals, and
most of the reported effects are based on hearsay rather than
scientific evidence. Human studies are currently underway and
reported results do show some promise that these substances
can relieve the inflammation caused by arthritis in 60-70% of
patients. It is doubtful, however, that they can cause new cartilage
to grow. Diabetics and individuals taking blood thinners should
not use these medications without a doctor's approval.
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