Multiple knee problems

I've had worsening pain in my left knee for about a year and a half now, and about 4 months ago my doc shceduled me for an MRI. The results showed that I have advanced osteochondritis dissecans with multiple lesions. Apparently there is also a loose body floating around in the joint. The popliteal cyst which rebounds every few years has also come back. Also, the MRI showed that below my knee there is an osteophyte, which is painful to the touch and whenever I bend my knee. So, the OCD makes it painful in the front of the knee, the patella shifts and clicks whenever I even move my leg in any direction, and nothing relieves the pain whatsoever. The cyst is a large painful bump behind my knee which makes it very stiff. Combined with the bone spur I am now unable to fully extend my leg or bend it more than 40 degrees. I do walk every day but have been unable to participate in any other exercises. When I walk my knee is painful, stiff, sometimes locks and feels like it will just come apart any moment. Needless to say, when my doc said that it will require surgery I was not surprised. However, after researching the different methodology for OCD procedures I'm very anxious as to which will work for my situation. To add to this fun mix I'm also worried about the idea of a total joint replacement because I have Type I Diabetes and I do not heal very well. Basically, I'm a mess of anxiety and worry and constant pain and frustration, and totally at my wit's end.

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