Is cartilage destroyed from "wear and tear" and too much running? FAQ with Ross Hauser, MD

Ross Hauser, MD looks at his knee and both knees of someone who has had one knee replacement and trying to avoid a knee replacement on the other knee to explain a common misbelief about cartilage loss and developing knee arthritis.
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[@allaroundlily286]

Enlightening, thank you! And ‘who knew’ 🤷‍♀️ you were such an avid runner?…now we do! Stride on!

[@1dayfree]

So what does destroy the cartilage and once destroyed can you regrow it? Asking specifically for ankle cartilage after the dead cartilage was removed in an operation a few years ago but the pain is still increasing.

[@basiliogoncalves8956]

But then it’s not a losing problem? What the mechanism that leads do degeneration in his case? You think it’s the shear stress rather than the compressive forces? Is that your theory?

[@nicolas1104]

I'm reading "Prolo Your Pain Away!" 4th Edition. What book or training would you recommend to become a practitioner?

[@Cw-wi6uj]

I've not listened to all of this and I can tell you inflammation is the issue! Usually from diet are genetics

[@imveryhungry112]

So what causes knee arthritis?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

Joint instability from ligament weakness/injury.

[@slydog7131]

What causes weak ligaments other than an actual injury?

[@CaringmedicalProlotherapy]

This is a terrific question! Over time degeneration to the ligaments. For example - your work station. When you are constantly looking down, with slouchy posture, the weight of your head on your cervical spine becomes unbearable and the ligaments and tendons start to stretch which causes instability and shifting (overhang). This is why it is important to work on posture, limit looking down, adjusting your work station and sleeping in a good position for your neck structure!

[@sarahm2645]

Can prolotherapy heal a grade 2 acl tear that is 3 years old?

[@dardar267]

Enlightening, thank you! And ‘who knew’ 🤷‍♀️ you were such an avid runner?....now we do! Stride on!