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Excellent stem cell treatment for total knee replacement

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sue_01024
sue_01024

I had a fantastic complete knee replacement using stem cells over 3 years ago  which did not involve a large cut. It was carried out by Prof. Anan Sherry at the private Spire Hospital in Chatham. Happy to share experience!

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  • andrew70915
    andrew70915 sue_01024

    Posted

    That sounds interesting ,are you able to explain,the difference between the two different types of operations?
  • tricia1954
    tricia1954 sue_01024

    Posted

    Hi Sue I would be very interested to know more about your procedure. I actually investigated stem cell therapy for my knee early this year. I was told that due to my knee being bone on bone as the cartilidge on the inner medial compartment was worn away that stem cell wasn't an option. I went on to have a partial knee replacement in June this year. I have severe pain in my other knee now and do not want to have to go through another replacement. I would love to hear about an alternative.

    I look forward to knowing more Sue.

    Thanks in advance 

  • sue_01024
    sue_01024

    Posted

    The difference is that the operation is done using keyhole and avoids large cut across muscles. They put a scaffold on the bare bone and inject your own stem cells into it. The stem cells start to grow into new cartlelidge. At six months and a year I could see that the cart ledge have completely repaired. Amazing! I did go privately and only a few hospitals do this operation.

     

    • tricia1954
      tricia1954 sue_01024

      Posted

      I too went privately to the spire in Leeds. Thanks for the information I will look into it and your surgeon. 
    • sue_01024
      sue_01024 tricia1954

      Posted

      Good luck It was the best decision I could of made. Professor Shetty is excellent! 
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