Surgeons Shaved Away the Gristle in My Kneecap - Now I'm Pain-Free ; Me and My Operation Knee Pain
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LONG-TERM knee pain is often caused by a build-up of gritty tissue after a fall. Treatment traditionally involved painkillers and physiotherapy, but Glenn Bailey, 46, an insurance company project manager from Bristol, had a new 30-minute operation that reduces the risk of further problems such as arthritis. He talks to CAROL DAVIS.
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Surgeons Shaved Away the Gristle in My Kneecap - Now I'm Pain-Free ; Me and My Operation Knee Pain
ONE Saturday two years ago, when I was playing football in my local league, my boot got stuck in the mud during a tackle and another player crashed into me.
As I toppled to the ground, I heard a loud crack and pain shot through my knee. I was in agony. When I sat up, I could see it was sticking out at a funny angle. Luc...See the full content of this document
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