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[|Human|] I visited an Orthopedic Dr. and was told that I had slight to moderate arthritis on the inside of my right knee. I have been experiencing difficulty walking due to pain on the right side of my leg, equal to where my knee is.I was told that my IT Band was injured and maybe a tendon. No MRI, x-rays only. I was given 3 options, continue my PT, add a cortisone shot to the treatment and if that wasn t successful, then a total knee replacement. The total knee replacement sounds drastic, I ve not had any knee problems, this was a sudden onset that I have no idea why. Any suggestions on treatment.
[|AI|]  Hello, You have not mentioned your age. What I can infer from your complaints is that you are having mild early Osteoarthritis of knee joint.First, it is nothing to be alarmed. This has happened, when normal part of your cartilage thins out. In addition, due to the injury you are having mild ligament strain. I would suggest you to continue physiotherapy for 6 weeks and then reassess. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.