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After knee replacement surgery
Joint Replacements | Last Active: Oct 27, 2021 | Replies (618)Comment receiving replies
I put off my surgery for 3 years on my left. Within 2 months I felt I made a bad decision in holding off on the surgery.
I know some write here of continuing pain after TKR, but I even fell full force on ice on cement and it was sore, but still worked well.
That fall must have knocked out some scar tissue because "my" knee felt sore as heck, but the pain in walking was a lot less.
I don't look forward to the surgery, but sure am looking forward to having 2 knees that work well. I literally can't tell that my titanium knee isn't mine.
I'm a believer in Physical Therapy both before and after.
I live in the Northwest pt of the US, stem cell isn't a regular treatment. I did find it at the Univ of WA but couldn't afford it and my insurance totally rejected it. I would imagine in a few years, if results continue to be good, insurance will have to cover it. But that doesn't help my pain now.
I bought a new treadmill so that post surgery I can get walking inside asap!
@mari, I hope it all works well for you and I'll be looking forward to hearing how it goes for you. Prayers of health go your way.
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In my area it's one thousand for back, seven thousand for knee. It is what I have iras for I guess.
I had left TKR 8 months ago, swore I would not do the other one for a long time. Lots of swelling, scar tissue, pain. THen about 6 months later felt pretty good. Did the right knee 4 weeks ago and what a difference. No swelling, minimal pain. At 90 degrees right after and now great movement. Walking 1/2 mile a day plus doing a cross trainer and recumbent bike. What a difference. So I guess that each TKR is different.
I had stems cells and PRP done at Mayo Rochester in December plus a shot that helps feed the cells. Total cost was $4350. Insurance did not pay
Still waiting for results as have had none so far. They said it could take away but im willing to try anything
Mayo clinic Rochester has a clinic trial right now. I wasnt eligible because of infection risk
Check it out online. Dr. Smith who is head of the trial is awesome
He did my stem cells!
What is PRP?
Did they take cells from your belly?
Yikes 12/ ___?
Hi thete PRP stands for plasma inriched platlets. They take 3 syringes of blood and spin it down
They use a large needle, one larger than when you donate blood as they dont want to break the platlets. They want to want to keep them whole
I have difficult veins Dr Smith did the draw using ultrasound. He did it himself no big deal got on first try. The stem cells were way low back about L4 L5 its from the illisac of your hip i think.
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Doesn't Univ of WA have clinical trials?
Do you mind telling me how much it would cost $?
In my area between $2000 and $4500.
Many Drs. r offering it.
"couldn't afford it and my insurance totally rejected it. I would imagine in a few years, if results continue to be good, insurance will have to cover it".
Something must be done about this, Can you think of what politicians or Insurance Organizations we can appeal to and start a movement?