Anyone had Injections for knee osteoarthritis?
I have had a Course of 3 Injections of CELLUAR MATRIX intravenous injection..consisting of Steroid + Hyalaurnic + PRP Blood Platet combination..and knee pain is 70% better. Anyone had a better treatment, besides Stem Cells? Please
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Please try physical therapy or get an evaluation completed by a competent physical therapist before surgery. I had lots of knee problems in 2012 and was lucky that the orthopedic surgeon suggested that I try therapy first. I did. My therapist said I was very lucky that my surgeon was honest and knew that therapy could help my knees. Thirteen years later, after many Pilates sessions (which I love), my knees are working just fine. Just remember that surgeons love to operate -- it's their job. It's possible that not every one is as honest as mine was.
And get evaluated by a competent physical therapist.
Tku for this. Much appreciated
I would think it depends on what your knee ‘problems’ are. I’ve been to physical therapy for my knee, and was evaluated. They said the muscles were strong, but it wouldn’t help the fact that I have no cartilage remaining. They released me.
I was a Pilates Trainer for over 30 years, so that’s what I leaned into. I tried several months of Club Pilates, and it did nothing to magically restore my knee, or resolve the pain. In actuality, it made the pain and inflammation worse, though it helped with alignment and stability. They did a lot of things on the knees which I cannot do. I tried, but had to do things differently. I asked if I could pause my membership to accommodate my knee surgery, and they said they could only do so for 3 months, but I’d be welcome to join again at the new rate when I was ready to come back—an additional $90 increase! I don’t have $300/month in my budget, and they obviously don’t value the welfare of their members. They only valued my wallet.
Since Club Pilates kicked me to the proverbial curb, I hired a Personal Trainer. I then started to actually see real strength changes, and the increased weight/ resistance has helped me more effectively build and strengthen my bones due to osteoporosis.
I always have pain and some swelling, and in compensating, others areas are now hurting, too. My quality of life has deteriorated in that I can no longer do the things I love, or many things I want to do. I’ve tried so many alternatives!
I don’t want a TKR, but how long does one go on living in this way when nothing is working or providing any hope?
I've had a left tkr. The phrase "you will know when it is time for tkr." Was true for me. One day I was spending time accommodating my knee, the next day I called my surgeon. If you get to that point I hope you will have researched surgeons and facilities then possibly had a consult with the surgeon you have chosen . Good luck on your path.
Have you gotten a second opinion from an orthopedic surgeon? If you have no cartilage left, you may be a candidate for full or partial knee replacement. Good luck.
Yes, and my surgery is February 5th.
Wishing you All The Best and A speedy Recovery
I wish you the best of luck, a successful surgery, and a speedy and full recovery!
Curious about how this has worked for you after a few weeks?