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Scar tissue after knee replacement

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Apr 22 9:03am | Replies (1521)

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@cobweb

After my failed ist TKR i decided to try regenative meds. I did the stem cells and had mixed results. What worked for me was PRP. That is using your blood and injected into the site. I do know you need to use a Dr that knows what he is doing. Regenexx is out of Colorado and has offices across the USA. Their are any Drs that do not know what they are doing and it does not work. I had PRP on my back and never had an operation like my friends who opted for surgery. Just sat around for a coupe of weeks and good to go. PRP on the knee has worked but i do it every year. It is costly but surgery is not my thing. I still have pain from my first surgery. I suggest you go to the net and look up Regenexx and see where they are located. I am in Ohio and i kniow their are several offices in our state. I think the Mayo Clinic also does it. The main thing i like is i am a master gardener and i can get on my knee and bike and golf and plant flowers. I do use a knee brace for many activities . Good luck.

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Hi win,

What went wrong with your first TKR and when did you have it? What leads you to say it's a failure?

I only ask because the vast majorities of TKRs are successful. Cortisone shots and other "fixes" work for a while but the bones continue to be arthritic and decline.

Thanks! Joe

@cobweb
Thank you SO much. My husband & I were dancing weekly, and now 3 months post TKR, I can barely walk.

I appreciate the info on Regenexx and realize it is all about the administrator.
I’m walking 2 miles daily along with other exercises to try and stretch away my scar tissue.
My friend with back problems has had great results from a San Antonio doctor, so I will check Houston for Regenexx locations.
Have a great Thursday & weekend!