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Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritic Knees
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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My stem cells were at Mayo Rochester Dr. Smith it was the REGENEX. Dr Smith is also doing a trial i wasn’t eligible but you can find it on Mayo website
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2 ReactionsThank you for the information. I am familiar with Regenexx and have their book. I think that a a lot depends which of the Regenexx doctors does the procedure. Will do Moore homework.
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2 Reactions@agnewi, sorry for the late reply. First, at 90-years-old, your level of activity and the fact that you still manage your own business despite your knees is an inspiration to myself and other members on Connect.
We did some research to confirm stem-cell treatment at Mayo Clinic and it looks like they do offer stem-cell treatment at all three Mayo Clinic sites. However, when it comes to being bone on bone in the joints, you may or may not be a candidate, and this would be decided by your medical provider. I hope this information helps.
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4 ReactionsMy knee is “bone on bone” have a brace to Push knee joint open to receive stem cells.
Does anyone agree that we should petition and get insurance co. to pay for stem cells- less costly than surgery?
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1 ReactionYes, I agree that we should petition insurance companies.
Thank you so much for your response. I will contact Mayo Clinic to see if the would accept an MRI of my knees to evaluate the possibility of stem cell treatment, or offer other options to reduce the pain. The pain on both knees is what keeps me to fully enjoy my life.
Maybe this: The National Ass. of Insurance Commissioners naic.org
Regulate Insurance companies.?
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@agnewi, If you are seeking a second opinion from Mayo Clinic, you may do so by following this link http://mayocl.in/1mtmR63. They will be able to get you information and direct you to where you need to go. Good luck!
A very timely Mayo Clinic Minute was posted yesterday about stem-cells and knees. A Mayo Clinic Minute is a one-minute news video on a particular topic. You can watch the video here, http://mayocl.in/2h3e21r.
So are you saying you had to relax for 4 weeks. I did not know that. My knee is bone on bone but now I use a brace for volleyball and walking on hilly streets. The brace pushes the knee to open up so it can receive stem cells. To all, Is this typical?
We must make a push for insurance co. to pay instead of all the $$$$$ knee replacements.
So are you saying you had to relax for 4 weeks. I did not know that. My knee is bone on bone but now I use a brace for volleyball and walking on hilly streets. The brace Pushes the Knee to OPEN up so it can receive stem cells.
We must make a push for insurance co. to pay instead of all the $$,$$$ knee replacements.
as i said before, my experience via an 80 yr. old patient is that it was quackery, and very expensive out of the states. (Mexico).
It did not work for heart valve condition nor for arthritic knees!