I am 11 months out and still in pain unfortunately, especially the stairs in our home. I am currently getting myofascial release therapy and shock wave therapy for the pain. Have had two treatments and see some relief but not enough to quit. Will need about 4 more sessions to see if this works. Otherwise there is nerve ablation but I have only a 50:50 chance of it working. Also wear rock tape around knee cap which helps. Surgeon certainly never said anything about chronic pain for months on end. They think if joint looks good you are ok.