# So, I have no cartilige behind my knee cap

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**Created:** [August 31, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-have-no-cartilige-behind-my-knee-cap/820571 "2018-08-31T13:04:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 1:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-i-have-no-cartilige-behind-my-knee-cap/820571/1 "2018-08-31T13:04:50Z")

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Guess it’s kind of important.

I wrecked myself marching in a long parade, and was just almost barely able to walk afterwards. Off to the doc. Xrays, lots of manipulation, cortisone and a huge brace. Instructions to ice it, which is weird since it happened about 2 weeks ago, but he says there’s fluid.  
Long/short…I don’t need a replacement joint. They will be injecting fillers behind the knee caps for cushioning. Anyone else have this done?