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Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritic Knees

Posted by tropicallady1276 @tropicallady1276, May 10, 2017

I am a 77 year old woman with arthritic knees where it's difficult for me to walk and I'm trying to avoid knee replacement. I have done the Synvisc injections and physical therapy-- to no avail. Is there anyone here who has had stem cell therapy for arthritic knees and I would like to know your outcome. I know there are two, one where bone marrow is removed and the other where they take fat from the abdomen and regenerate and inject into the knees. I would like to know the cost and how long the procedure takes and any other information which would be helpful to me. I live in North Jersey and am currently looking for clinics in my area who perform this procedure. I appreciate your help.

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Oct 1 6:36am
In reply to @cindymattern "@heyjoe415 Just read this from the hospital website. ROSA Knee System: The ROSA system assists surgeons..." + (show)
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@heyjoe415 Just read this from the hospital website. ROSA Knee System: The ROSA system assists surgeons by using robotic technology and specialized software to enhance precision and personalize the procedure.
CORI Surgical System: The CORI system, another robotic-assisted technology, uses a 3D model of the patient's knee to help the surgeon with optimal implant placement.
Surgeon-controlled: It's important to remember that these systems are tools controlled by the surgeon, not autonomous robots. The technology provides enhanced precision but is still directed by a skilled surgeon.

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Hey Cindy - this is an excellent summary of how robotic assisted TKR is done. The surgeon controls the cutting arm. The software, using the 3D model as a guide, will only let the surgeon cut the areas identified to be cut (usually osteophytes). As bone is removed, it is cleared on a screen the surgeon is looking at. The best part of this is that it prevents the accidental cutting of a tendon or ligament, and only cuts as much bone as necessary.

"Robotic" is misleading. It's like the surgeon is outside having a cigarette while a robot does the work. Software or 3D-assisted are better terms. Branding is a problem for these companies.....

Joe

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heyjoe415 | @heyjoe415 | Oct 1 6:40am
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@robcfl I am 67 and way overweight and worked construction all my life. We worked very hard most the time and it kept me employed most of the time also. My doctor is bigger than me but no knee pain at all and he says mine is mostly from the hard work. I got my own stem cells for both knees and the extraction site on my hip hurt bad for three weeks ( 8-9 ) pain level but kept working anyways while it healed. For about the last 8 years I haven’t been able to mow the front or back yard in one go, having to take breaks to let the pain subside a bit before mowing again. The last couple of months I haven’t been able to do the front or back yards in one go and just last week I mowed both front and back in one go. I still have pain ( 5-6 ) but my knees do feel better. I had the stem cell shots in the middle of April. Follow the instructions for heat/cold applications to the letter on the extraction site and rest while you recover if possible!!!!

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Hey BustedThumb - have you considered getting your knees replaced? You mention you are "way overweight" so it would be helpful to lose a few pounds before any surgery. But extra weight also is hard on the knees, ankles, feet. I'm telling you stuff you know, so just a suggestion.

I was about 35 lbs overweight (5'10", 190 lbs) when I had my knees replaced. Everything went fine. That was in 2022. I have since lost 35 lbs, down to 155 lbs, and feel much better.

I know it's hard to do this, so I'm not preaching. All the best to you.

Joe

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