In Episode 55 of the Total Knee Success Podcast, Michelle explains what doctors mean when they describe knee arthritis as bone-on-bone and why imaging findings alone do not determine the timing of knee replacement. The episode introduces the Kellgren–Lawrence grading scale used to classify osteoarthritis on X-ray and discusses how structural changes in the joint relate to symptoms, pain, and daily function. Listeners learn why treatment decisions are usually based on quality of life rather than imaging alone.

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