ArthroGuy

05/26/2026

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05/22/2026

I’m a Knee Surgeon. Here’s My Own Arthritis X-Ray, 1 Year Later

One year ago, my right knee X-ray showed near bone-on-bone arthritis in the medial compartment — the legacy of a prior ACL injury and years of kickboxing. As a hip and knee replacement surgeon, I read X-rays like mine every day. Reading my own is a different experience.

So what did I do for a year?
→ Kept walking
→ Kept exercising
→ Stopped running
→ Ate healthy
→ Voltaren gel — only 3 times the entire year

A few episodes of mild medial-sided burning. That was it.

Today I finally pulled up my one-year follow-up X-ray. Watch to the end for the reveal.

The takeaway: conservative management isn’t passive. Load modification, smart exercise, and anti-inflammatory support — when used intentionally — can do real work for a knee with established arthritis. Surgery is a powerful tool, but it’s not always the next step.

Got a knee that’s been bothering you? Drop a question below. 👇

—ArthroGuy 🦴