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Cost of stem cell therapy at Mayo

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: May 23 9:17am | Replies (79)
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Left knee became wrenched, for years of playing golf. Quit golf about 9 months ago. I can still walk, though carefully, but going up and downstairs are difficult. I've spoken to several friends who had stem cell surgery and they have recovered from knee problems. I am seriously considering returing to Mayo for stem cell surgery. I am healthy and take eliqius for AFib,+ vitamines. I had prostate surgery at Mayo about year 2000. Can you help? Please advise, thank you! Denis

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 19, 2021

Hello @denishous, Welcome to Connect. I checked into stem cell therapy but my Mayo Doctor didn't think it would work for me as my degenerative arthritis was already too bad so I went with a knee replacement I still think it is the way to go if you are younger. I was 75 at the time and had already been turned down from a clinical trial because I was older than 70. Here is some information from 2018 you might find helpful.

Novel stem cell therapy for repair of knee cartilage: https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/orthopedic-surgery/news/novel-stem-cell-therapy-for-repair-of-knee-cartilage/mac-20450891

Have you thought about having your doctor give you a referral to Mayo Clinic?

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