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Cartilage, or chondral, damage is known as a lesion and can range from a soft spot on the cartilage (Grade I lesion) or a small tear in the top layer to an extensive tear that extends all the way to the bone (Grade IV or full-thickness lesion).
Since you already have orthotics, your treatment options are limited. The bunion is probably not the cause of your knee pain, but the cause of your bunion might contribute to knee pain if your bunions are truly a result of over-pronation. In this situation, the bunion and knee are the victims of your foot's biomechanics.