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Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritic Knees
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Jul 5 8:22am | Replies (301)Comment receiving replies
Hello! I just joined this group and I am scheduled for bilateral TKR at the end of Nov 2016…but,
I had an appt with a regenerative medicine doc at a clinic about placental stem cell injections in both knees that is leaving me confused about what to do! I would love to have this done but I’m unsure of the REAL outcome of this procedure compared to Tkr! This Dr says that cartilage will regrow and the knees will heal to some degree, but I cannot find any info in online research that states stem cells can make cartilage regrow! I’m concerned about the high cost of the shots esp if it doesn’t work and it’s not guaranteed! They will repeat the injections 6 mos later if I’m unhappy with the results at no extra cost. I’m also concerned about how long this effect may last and if my arthritis will come back in the knee joints within 5-10 yrs.
I wanted to know if anyone has tried stem cell shots a few years ago that have proven to last over time? Online research implies cartilage cannot easily regrow YET, but probably in the future! Also seems there have been no large studies done with stem cell for knee arthritis. With Tkr it’s a done deal, outcome is assured, new knees that last 15-20 or more years! Albeit with pain, meds, and long recovery, etc!
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@winning. COst of stem cell in one knee? Also, is removing stem cells from hip painful? Thanks!
It is $7,000. Sounds expensive but few options. Drilling in hip was not painful. I read a lot of replies. Some say stem cells did not work. My TKR was painful and the rehab was painful, and now three years later I still have pain so another TKR was not an option at this time. I have friends who have problems with TKR and those who have pain after years of rehab. Why? Wish I knew. I do know this, I can garden, and get on my one good knee but not the TKR knee. I bike and play golf. TKR knee causes me pain.
stem cells was worth while for me. Been two years. Will wait and see how long it last. I have been told I can get a booster shot if needed.
Go back and read some of my comments. My stem cell procedure has worked well and cost $4700, including my shoulder as well as my knee. 4 PRP shots included. Do stick with an orthopedic surgeon with lots of experience. If no one near you, go to Mayo or come to Reno!
No. See my posts about insurance elsewhere. Insurance companies are in healthcare for profits only! They dont help, and actually put restrictions on you and what they cover. You don't need insurance for this inexpensive procedure. Pay doctor directly and keep costs down! Use a credit card if you need to, or get a small loan to pay for it. Respectfully, Gail B Ledesma
Dr Smith did mine also. I hope it works for you. Unfortunately it didnt work fir me
Dr. Smith from where?
Mari
Mayo Clinic Rochester MN
i have found that PRP does the best for arthritis. I did have stem cells but PRP has worked well. I do it yearly. AS you age the Drs give you stronger doses of PRP. I do see dermatology offices are using PRP to regrow hair for women. Not sure why they exclude men.
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@winning What was the cost of stem cell therapy on one knee? Also, was the