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I have severe pain in one knee and discomfort in the other.

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Apr 4, 2016 | Replies (5)
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@helen80

Hi, I am calling from Dublin. Thought the webinar on stem cell approach to arthritis was very encouraging. Have had a total replacement of my left knee 10 years ago (very successful). However my right knee is now giving up on me - extremely painful and stiff. Are any of our clinics here in Ireland enthusiastic about these new research and developments? I am 80 yrs old and don't think I could face full replacement surgery again. Regards, Helen

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 4, 2016

Hi @helen80, welcome to Connect.
I'm afraid I don't have information about clinics in Ireland. However @ronnie3716 just posted that stem cell procedures appear to be more prevalent in Europe.

I found this article in the Irish Times from 2014 http://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/stem-cell-trials-on-tackling-osteoarthritis-may-lead-to-treatment-in-five-years-1.1738023 The opening paragraph states "Researchers in Galway predict that stem cells could be used to treat osteoarthritis within five years, following successful initial clinical trials."

It may be worth questioning your doctor about it or calling the NHS.

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