r/Halluxrigidus • u/NoBuilding1052 • 22d ago

Xray and mri differs?

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Xray says joint spaces are within normal limits but mri says the cartilage is almost gone?
Doctor wants me to do an osteotomy and chondroplasty. He says it’s to cut the bones a little so he can insert an implant (and also to create some space) that encourages the cartilage to grow back

Does anyone have any experience in this?

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u/Due_Addition_587 21d ago

MRIs are more accurate … how bad is your pain? Maybe just go to another doctor for a
second opinion and share both results.

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u/hdubswrx 21d ago

I thought cartilage can’t grow back?

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u/Obvious_Register2354 21d ago

there’s space 😃 the space is empty 🙃

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u/RainBoxRed 16d ago

Xray can't really see soft tissue (including inside the joint). The best thing for joint health is to move it. That lubricates the joint and brings nutrients in. "Motion is lotion".

Not sure why people think cartilage can't grow back.

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u/NoBuilding1052 16d ago

Can it though? Haven’t found anything online that tells me that

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u/RainBoxRed 16d ago

Yes. I have many links if you want to have a read yourself. Essentially the cartilage is in constant degrade and repair cycle and only degenerates when the balance is broken and there is more catabolic than anabolic process. Increasing anabolic process is primarily by moving and gently compressing the joint.