Bone-on-Bone Knee Arthritis: Do You Really Need a Replacement?

Told you're "bone on bone" in your knee? Before you schedule a knee replacement, there's something important you need to understand about your X-ray. An X-ray can show significant arthritis and loss of joint space, but does that automatically mean you need surgery? Not necessarily. In this video, Dr. Robert Moss, PT, ScD, OCS, FAAOMPT, draws on 28 years of treating knee arthritis to explain what "bone on bone" actually tells you, what it doesn't tell you, and what factors matter when deciding whether knee replacement is the right next step. You'll learn: • Why X-ray severity and pain severity don't always match • What "bone on bone" actually means • Why some people with severe arthritis continue to function well • The 3 factors that matter more than an X-ray alone when considering surgery • What a genuine trial of conservative care should look like • The MAGICAL 5 Phases of Healing for an arthritic knee • When knee replacement may actually be the right choice • Why getting a second opinion may be worth considering before scheduling surgery The goal isn't to tell you to avoid surgery. It's to make sure you have the information you need to make an informed decision. If you've been told you're "bone on bone," ask yourself one important question: Have I actually completed a structured, progressive conservative treatment program, or did I stop before seeing what my knee could really do? Grab the free guide, 7 Pain Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck: https://www.primemover.health/7-myths Subscribe for weekly videos about knee pain, arthritis, physical therapy, recovery, and getting back to the activities you love. Move Well. Live Well.