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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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mari | @mari | Aug 9, 2021
In reply to @montykona2 "Has anyone tried stem cell therapy in lieu of TKR? What’s the success/failure rate? I am..." + (show)
@montykona2

Has anyone tried stem cell therapy in lieu of TKR? What’s the success/failure rate? I am in my 70’s and too sedentary to go thru TKR and concerned about metal hypersensitivity. Looking for ways to avoid seirgery. My pain is quite manageable, half knee bone on bone; some scattered arthritis on other side plus under knee cap. Dr won’t perform partial for those reasons…

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I would like to know pharmacy. I will see drs in Cedars soon.

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montykona2 | @montykona2 | Aug 9, 2021
In reply to @mari "I would like to know pharmacy. I will see drs in Cedars soon." + (show)
@mari

I would like to know pharmacy. I will see drs in Cedars soon.

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Sorry I don’t understand your question?

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montykona2 | @montykona2 | Aug 10, 2021
In reply to @winning "I had a knee replacement three years ago on the right knee. It still is swollen,..." + (show)
@winning

I had a knee replacement three years ago on the right knee. It still is swollen, and bottom line it did not work for me. In my discussions with others I would say 3 out of 10 have trouble. I swore I would not do that again. My left knee was bone on bone but I heard of stem cells. Last January I did stem cells on my knee. They use my stem cells. I was referred by a female friend who had both knees done with stem cells. The difference is I have full mobility,very little pain and I can knell on my knee in gardening etc.
next I did my back which had an L 4 L 5 rubbing on my nerve. I had an injection to stimulate the stem cells.4 weeks later, no pain, fullmobility, back playing golf,pain free. The downside is the procedure is out of pocket. I would do it again . I have friends who have had their hip injected. There is no hospital stay, I used no pain pills. I wish it was available before I did the knee replacement.

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Where did you have stem cell treatment done? Could you share cost? Thx.

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karma888 | @karma888 | May 31, 2022

Any updated info on PRP and/or stem cells?!

This thread is from 2018- looking for folks that have tried either. I have OA in shoulder and running out of options short of total replacement.

Considering clinical trials although not finding any.
Thankx fot any suggestions and feedback .

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | May 31, 2022
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@karma888

Any updated info on PRP and/or stem cells?!

This thread is from 2018- looking for folks that have tried either. I have OA in shoulder and running out of options short of total replacement.

Considering clinical trials although not finding any.
Thankx fot any suggestions and feedback .

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@karma888, You might find the following discussions helpful:

-- Stem cell therapy for calcifitic tendonitis shoulder: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-calcifitic-tendonitis-shoulder/
-- Shoulder Replacement: Alternative options for arthritis?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/shoulder-arthritis-options/
-- Regenerative medicine for shoulder arthritis: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stem-cell-therapy-for-calcifitic-tendonitis-shoulder/

I used the discussion search feature to locate the above discussions. Did you see my response to your other post here, it shows how to search ? -- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/712961/

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jun 1, 2022

PRP is used for soft tissue, not bone. Not sure if it is used for osteoarthritis, but it might address swelling. Curious what folks have to say on this.

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dustycat52 | @dustycat52 | Sep 25, 2022
In reply to @yellowbuffalo "I have osteoarthritis in both knees. I heard that stem cell injections are a substitute for..." + (show)
@yellowbuffalo

<p>I have osteoarthritis in both knees. I heard that stem cell injections are a substitute for knee replacement. I am interested in hearing from people who have had this treatment. Does it work? Is the cost covered by Medicare and Anthem supplement?</p>

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Has anyone else found that their knees have gotten worse after the covid vaccines? It’s happened to me with the last three shots.

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win sturgeon | @cobweb | Sep 26, 2022
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@dustycat52

Has anyone else found that their knees have gotten worse after the covid vaccines? It’s happened to me with the last three shots.

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I have used PRP for my knees and even though i have bone on bone i found that it works.

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san72 | @san72 | Sep 26, 2022
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@cobweb

I have used PRP for my knees and even though i have bone on bone i found that it works.

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I’m sorry, but what is PRP?

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ellye | @ellye | Sep 26, 2022
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@cobweb

I have used PRP for my knees and even though i have bone on bone i found that it works.

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What is prp? I've not heard of that.

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