I am writing with reference to my son-in-law. He had a 300lb. valve fall on his knee in January. He was operated on and is now going to therapy 4months later. His big problem is serious cartilage damage, Is there something new out that can rebuild cartlage? Kevin had read this somewhere. Do you or anybody know about this ? because he is only 38 knee replacement is not recommended . His job is climbing on ladders at times. Would be interested to hear any info.

I had arthroscopic surgery 3 months ago for patello-femoral problems. They found chronic synovitis, plica, and mild chondromalacia. A partial synovectomy was done. The knee is now basically pain free which is great, but there are "lumps" of scar tissue under 2 of the incisions, and the knee "snaps" but is not painful. It especially snaps under full weight when the leg is straight. As a result I am favoring the leg by walking with it slightly bent. I have tried cold, heat, a few ultrasounds, and massage. I am 3 months post op, and want to know if there is anything else that can be done for this? Is scar tissue formation common after arthroscopic surgery and will it resolve itself in time? Thanks, BrumfieldTodd@hotmail.com