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Have any of you tried Stem Cell Replacement instead of a TKR or for a torn meniscus? I have several friends that are seriously looking into this for a treatment. I don't think insurance covers it either.
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mary12001 Cementless
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CHICO_MARX Cementless
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I know that a doc talked to me about this procedure for a ripped off femoral condyle cartilage back in 2001...don't know how far it's progressed. Also, at that time, it was not recommended for people over 50 so I didn't qualify anyway. Don't know the state of the technology now. I've had two torn menisci (one each knee) scoped and repaired years ago. On my feet in a few days. Why stem cells instead of a simple repair?
arizonaone Cementless
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You are correct, insurance at least in the States does not pay for it as it is considered to be experimental According to one of my orthopedic doctors when I had asked about it, it's very costly about $3,000 per "injection" of which they do 3 and there is only a 50/50 chance of it working.
cheryl86544 Cementless
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For a tear in the meniscis - arthroscopy. It's a fairly minor op and recovery is quick. I'm actually surprised that it's been suggested instead of a TKR. I think a lot of us started out years ago with an arthroscopy, not a TKR. It usually get people through the first 5 or so years too delay a TKR.