Although chronic osteoarthritis pain is often associated with loss of joint space, being "bone-on-bone" is not the direct cause of the pain, nor does it mean your joint is beyond repair.
At the ends of your bones is a hard shell of hyaline cartilage that protects the nerve endings within the bones. This hyaline cartilage is the same type 2 collagen found under the enamel of your teeth.
Over time, due to wear and tear, the articular cartilage thins, and tiny cavities form in the protective shell, a condition known as chondromalacia. These cavities leave the nerves in the bone less protected. As a result, normal activities like walking become painful.
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