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Posted by gardeningjunkie @gardeningjunkie, Mar 17 1:20pm

My allergies disqualify me from any type of knee replacement device.
My next step is PRP injection therapy, which is expensive and Medicare doesn't cover the cost at all. If you have had this treatment I would appreciate your results- good or bad.

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bmilanowski53 | @bmilanowski53 | Mar 26 7:24am
In reply to @joefrench "I had a PRP injection in my right knee. It worked about 80%. I might have..." + (show)
@joefrench

I had a PRP injection in my right knee. It worked about 80%. I might have my doctor try again. I called Medicare and was told that PRP was covered under Medicare. My procedure was done at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. The administrator there told me that Medicare completely covered PRP, and it was. Joe Galiardi

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Well I paid out of pocket so congrats Helped my right knee immensely not my left which was far worse since I’ve had MFAT this is where they liposuction, fat cell and inject that into your knee. Also, out-of-pocket much more expensive. I had it done six months ago and I’m thrilled to death so I wish insurance would pay but oh well at least I could afford it.

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tkr1 | @tkr1 | Mar 26 12:36pm
In reply to @joefrench "I had a PRP injection in my right knee. It worked about 80%. I might have..." + (show)
@joefrench

I had a PRP injection in my right knee. It worked about 80%. I might have my doctor try again. I called Medicare and was told that PRP was covered under Medicare. My procedure was done at the VA Hospital in Palo Alto, CA. The administrator there told me that Medicare completely covered PRP, and it was. Joe Galiardi

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Perhaps the VA covers it, but not Medicare since you had the procedure done in a VA hospital?

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gardeningjunkie | @gardeningjunkie | Mar 26 4:19pm

My husband has both VA and Medicare. It is my understanding since he has Medicare the VA bill Medicare.

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joefrench | @joefrench | Mar 26 8:39pm

I called Medicare before having the PRP. They told me that Medicare covered PRP. I called the VA and was told my PRP was covered by Medicare, and it was. Joe Galiardi

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gardeningjunkie | @gardeningjunkie | Mar 27 11:47am
In reply to @joefrench "I called Medicare before having the PRP. They told me that Medicare covered PRP. I called..." + (show)
@joefrench

I called Medicare before having the PRP. They told me that Medicare covered PRP. I called the VA and was told my PRP was covered by Medicare, and it was. Joe Galiardi

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Helpful information. Thanks.

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joefrench | @joefrench | Mar 27 9:50pm
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@gardeningjunkie

Helpful information. Thanks.

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I give up!

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nalindomadia46 | @nalindomadia46 | Mar 31 10:41pm
In reply to @windyshores "My daughter had PRP in both SI joint and knee, separately, a few years apart. Both..." + (show)
@windyshores

My daughter had PRP in both SI joint and knee, separately, a few years apart. Both were miraculous, honestly. She had done 10 years of physical therapy and had to get an apartment right next to school to be able to make it to class. She was often white-faced with pain.

I believe thought that she is a perfect candidate. Imagine was done to make sure the problem was addressable with PRP. Her joints are loose and PRP tightens them. She was literally better in 24 hours though she did the required PT afterwards.

We paid $1,000 out of pocket 6 years ago. She is going to redo the SI joint one but knee is still fine.

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please expain me what is PRP and how it works,My wife cannot getup from Couch,her knee is so bad.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Apr 1 8:58am
In reply to @nalindomadia46 "please expain me what is PRP and how it works,My wife cannot getup from Couch,her knee..." + (show)
@nalindomadia46

please expain me what is PRP and how it works,My wife cannot getup from Couch,her knee is so bad.

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PRP is platelet rich plasma. The doctor takes blood and spins it to concentrate platelets and the injects it back into the joint(s). It tends to work best when tightening of soft tissues is needed, I have been told. Imaging is required first for that reason- to make sure it is an appropriate treatment with likelihood of working. You pay out of pocket ($1,000+) because insurance considers it experimental even though it is recommended and practiced by mainstream and top hospitals and doctors.

Has your wife seen doctors? PT? Had imaging?

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win sturgeon | @cobweb | Apr 2 7:13am
In reply to @windyshores "PRP is platelet rich plasma. The doctor takes blood and spins it to concentrate platelets and..." + (show)
@windyshores

PRP is platelet rich plasma. The doctor takes blood and spins it to concentrate platelets and the injects it back into the joint(s). It tends to work best when tightening of soft tissues is needed, I have been told. Imaging is required first for that reason- to make sure it is an appropriate treatment with likelihood of working. You pay out of pocket ($1,000+) because insurance considers it experimental even though it is recommended and practiced by mainstream and top hospitals and doctors.

Has your wife seen doctors? PT? Had imaging?

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also great for growing hair for women.

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willow5 | @willow5 | Apr 2 9:55am
In reply to @joefrench "I called Medicare before having the PRP. They told me that Medicare covered PRP. I called..." + (show)
@joefrench

I called Medicare before having the PRP. They told me that Medicare covered PRP. I called the VA and was told my PRP was covered by Medicare, and it was. Joe Galiardi

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No way!! I’ve paid for it three times out of pocket. That is good to know if I should ever do it again. I’d call and doublecheck, but I doubt if it matters what state one lives in
Margie

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