I have been having bad knee problems for a number of years, slowly
worsening.

Anyway, x-rays + MRI reveal arthritic changes (more inflammatory than osteo
wear and tear) as well as torn meniscus cartilege.

I will probably need scope "clean out" surgery. I know this surgery is
excellent for the cartilege problem but I suspect much of my pain is the
arthritis (but we don't really know).

Any thoughts? Can surgery be helpful for arthritis too?

Eventually I might be a candidate for TKR. (I am a 61 yr. old male)

MB