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Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritic Knees
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 25 8:56am | Replies (298)Comment receiving replies
Hi @scsm! I called my insurance (Aetna) and also read the policy. Sadly, their requirements are so stringent, in essence, it still does not cover any of the procedures! Stem cell use is covered under "transplants" and use of stem cells is considered, but if related to fighting cancer. 🙁
In any event, I have had very positive results from PRP on my lower back and knees, so I do recommend the treatment, when done by a competent and legitimate professional. In the near future, though my insurance will not cover the cost of the procedure, I do plan to have stem cell injections in my knees (same clinic and doctor).
-Dee
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HI Dee. Sorry to hear about your insurance. Maybe coverage in the near future will change as more and more results are published about the benefits of stem cells and PRP. How long did your PRP injection work for you? Was it a couple of months or longer? Were you still having pain two or three months after your PRP injections? What made you want to have stem cell injections instead of continuing the PRP injections? I will find out in the near future if my knees meet my insurance company's definition of "medical necessity". Wish me good luck!