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Alternatives to KR?

Joint Replacements | Last Active: Dec 11, 2023 | Replies (16)

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@bmilanowski53

Eight weeks ago I had a new procedure it is called MFAT. They liposuction fat cells and then inject that into the affected joint. I was born on bone and my orthopedic doctor recommended a replacement. I had tried previously PRP injections, which helped my right knee, which was not as far gone, but did not help my left. This procedure has no long-term results so that is the downside. It is also most effective in thin and in well in shape people. I am very encouraged. I started rehabbing immediately and started playing pickle ball at four weeks. We will see where I am a year from now. The other downside is it out-of-pocket and it was $3500 for one knee

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bmilanowski53-

Fascinating. Thank you. Had never heard. A little dated, but NIH weighs in favorably here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34211557/

bmilanowski53, I located a doc in Reston, Virginia who does this. You got me curious, the NIH piece I attached clinched it.