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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Justin, I’m very interested in the stem cell and PRP treatment. I’m actually looking for a place preferably in California that is very reputable and will try this on cervical disc, arthritis problems. Can you point me to a thread that my address this more than knees? Still have a hard time finding my way around to the correct threads and subjects. I’m willing to go to Mayo if I have to but it’s a long way from California. I would love anybody’s input that knows about what I just asked. Thank you Jennifer
my cells came from drilling into the hip and then it was mixed for 3-4 hours with my blood and injected into the knee.
my back was done with blood from arm and then injected into the back to stimulate the stem cells. it worked. 2 years later and no back pain nor an operation.
yes, i had the additional injection and it costs u money. But it has worked. Pick your poison i say.
way over 70, laid around a week, then played golf and had a hole in one. Back was L 4 L5 rubbing on nerve. Very painful. Now i exercise in stretching every morning and then i am good to go.
i was close to bone on bone. Dr Kruse in toledo ohio. I would do it again. I have finished losing 15 pounds this summer and knees feel good.
Do you think the politicians really care? Look at the mess we have with the ACA. I am not sure if the feds have to approve stem cell procedures? I bet there is a lot of politics in getting it approved. If i am in the replacement business would i want it to be approved?
If anyone wants to go to Mayo AZ, then I have a home for rent in Sun City West, AZ. I would extend courtesies for anyone going for cells, so that I can learn.
Was there any talk of fat cells versus bone?
If we don’t try, we can’t succeed. But, I believe Replacement of new knee is $50,000. Cells $5000. do the math. Why wouldn’t insurance companies and Medicare Want to spend less.
A simple email re successes of Cells vs. unsuccesses of tkr and pain and pt. I would not hurt to send an email.
i talked to my insurance ompany and i get a shrug and a blank stare.
Write to Pres. of Co. and CC to your senator.