Arthroscopy: How To Tell It's Time To Replace Your Knee

2. Bone-On-Bone Arthritis

A doctor will require x-rays to determine if the arthritis has progressed to the bone-on-bone stage. At this point, it is worth considering a knee replacement. For those with arthritis which shows only a deterioration of cartilage, it is probably not the best option. There are other treatment methods, and the arthroscopy may not result in a satisfactory replacement. When the bones are rubbing against each other, it causes extreme pain and damage.