Dear Doctors: I am a 77-year-old woman diagnosed by my orthopedist with reduced cartilage in my right knee, probably due to wear and tear and arthritis.
I’m not in pain, but I have developed bone spurs, and there is some swelling. What can I do to prevent further degeneration?
Dear Reader: Cartilage is a remarkable tissue that, depending on its type and location, reduces friction, acts as a shock ab…