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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win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @hazelnut "Did your insurance cover the costs ? If not may I ask what was the cost..." + (show)

my cost was $7000 for stem cells from my hip and the blood injection was $1000. The back injection was $2000. Now many companies in our area are providing coverage but only from Regenexx Drs. They dont trust many of the others.

win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @tropicallady1276 "Could you give me more information about "baby stem cells" procedure that you had? I've heard..." + (show)

Sorry, i don't trust baby stem cells. Only want my own, not someone elses problems. Plus how do you know the cells are alive? Many re dead.

dixieorleans | @dixieorleans | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @cobweb "Sorry, i don't trust baby stem cells. Only want my own, not someone elses problems. Plus..." + (show)

Mine was Regenex

dixieorleans | @dixieorleans | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @hazelnut "Did your insurance cover the costs ? If not may I ask what was the cost..." + (show)

My cost was 8700 for both but he also gave me pdr shots in my shoulders as well no extra cost

dixieorleans | @dixieorleans | Mar 10, 2019

In reply to @dixieorleans "My cost was 8700 for both but he also gave me pdr shots in my shoulders..." + (show)

I’m in Slidell la

scsm | @scsm | Mar 13, 2019

Hi, I am 55 years old and recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of both knees, stage 1. From what I have read, the standard treatment of steroid injections, Hyaluronic acid injections do not help a whole lot. Maybe at the most, give someone 3 or 4 months of partial or total relief. What has been the outcome and experiences of those who have had other treatments such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections, Mesenchymal Stem Cells, MSCs, Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate, Autologous Cultured Chondrocytes, Botox Injections, and Water-Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation? I am considering doing something else other than the standard treatments which do not seem to offer much hope or relief.

win sturgeon | @cobweb | Mar 13, 2019

In reply to @scsm "Hi, I am 55 years old and recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of both knees, stage 1...." + (show)

I did the PRP and it really worked for me. Steroids kill off your stem cells. I then followed up with stem cells. Very satisfied with PRP

scsm | @scsm | Mar 13, 2019

Thanks for the input win sturgeon. I have a few questions for you. How long ago did you have the treatment? How long did it last, were there any side effects, was it painful, where did you go for treatment, and can you recommend any articles I should read about this treatment? Thanks.

dkapustin | @dkapustin | Mar 13, 2019

In reply to @scsm "Hi, I am 55 years old and recently diagnosed with Osteoarthritis of both knees, stage 1...." + (show)

@scsm I have been wondering the same thing because I just had a knee replacement on my right knee and don't want to go that route on my left. It's been a nightmare.

tropicallady1276 | @tropicallady1276 | Mar 13, 2019

I'm eager to learn about PRP-- exactly where does this procedure all start. Again, I'm trying to avoid knee replacement on both knees. I am 79 and do not want this surgery. Looking forward to hear back. Thank you all for your input.