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Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritic Knees
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 5, 2024 | Replies (301)Comment receiving replies
Most traditional orthopedists would not recommend stem cell at this point as it is not FDA approved and insurance will not cover it. However, my stem cell doc is a retired orthopedic surgeon with a wonderful reputation. For years he had felt there should be a better way than invasive surgeries to correct joint problems. He retired, studied for 4 years, then came back to part time practice just doing stem cell therapy on joints. I am almost 6 weeks out from mine. No joint pain at all, just some soreness and stiffness where my knee is still swollen---but not as swollen as it was before the procedure. I have had two PRP's (one prior to the procedure and one just a week after) and will have another in a few more weeks. The PRP's help the stem cells to heal the joint. My stem cells were taken from both bone marrow and from fat cells in my buttocks. I am delighted with the results so far. I would not go to one of the "advertising clinics" that do stem cells. I would not want a chiropractor or non orthopedist to do my procedure. Mine was also done in a sterile room which could be important. A lot to think about, for sure, but do careful and lengthy research before you commit.
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@lynettegable, Where did the stem cells come from? yourself or amniotic? Was there a brand of stem cell injection?
My stem cells came from my hip and mixed with my blood. I would think twice about using someone else stem cells. The regenexx web site covers this and my doctors were trained by them. I notice now many other people getting into stem cells like chiropractors. Be careful out there.
Well, why aren't we a band of lobbyists? Who can we appeal to? Do we have a voice? Should we contact our Senators. What? - any suggestions?
I'm about to pay $4500. for cells for joints. Hoping for better outcome than taking a chance w Surgery. Some of you have had horror stories w Surgery. My Dr. Says stem cells are SAFE!
PS, Then I won't have difficulty going thru TSA.
i talked with insurance companies, not sure but i think the fed has to get involved. good luck
Please give more info; what kind of Dr.? Where done? Where were cells taken from? $?, What was tried before. After?
I had a TKR and have had problems ever since. I have had friends who have had mixed results. Some good and some with problems. I met with dr kruse of toledo who specializes in sports medicine and stem cells. We met and he looked st my mri and said I was a candidate. The stem cells are taken from the hip and mixed with your blood. Then the cells are injected into the knee. You go home, lay around, watch tv and read, and ten days later I notice the improvement.
I took no pain pills but they gave me a prescription that I did not use.
I have the same flexibility and can kneel down on the knee. I bike, golf, walk, but no longer play tennis. Downsize is cost. $7000 is not covered by insurance. Good luck
Ok, where, what Dr.? Cost? Why did it not work? What did Dr. Say.?
I have mentioned before that I had DR Kruse in toledo, ohio. Cost $7,000, I first heard of stem cells for arthritis from Mayo Clinic. It worked so far for me. Have a friend that took about a year but he said it is working for him. Same dr. My dr looked at my mri and had me walk. He felt I was a candidate. I knew others who were rejected. I trust him and the procedure. Good luck.
Would you please post contact information for Dr. McClish?
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The problem is the big pharmaceutical companies, they lobby to keep expensive drugs and hospital bills in the game, same with insurance, big money, if Medicare only paid out $4500 for a procedure that was outpatient, there are no drugs involved, no hospital bills, etc.