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Stem cell therapy instead of knee replacement surgery.

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rosie81
rosie81

I have been told that I need total knee replacement.but a few days ago I came upon an article about a stem cell treatment for the knee joint.does any body know about it,there are no clinics in England but in Europe and USA. 

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  • johnny17592
    johnny17592 rosie81

    Posted

    Hi Rosie

    There has been talk of stem cell treatment in here before i think its only been trialled in a few countries and is in its early stages although I couldn't be sure i had tkr in September 16 when are you due to have yours.

  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 rosie81

    Posted

    This seems to be the new buzz words in rrevitilizing /renewing the body. So far, from what I've been reading, it's in the very earliest of trial stages therefore there is nothing available available as far as long term results. Also, only certain, very specific conditions and subjects are viable candidates. Age, general health, level of deterioration etc are part if all this..7

    • rosie81
      rosie81 Oldfatguy1

      Posted

      I am looking into this.I have read some material and wrote to a clinic in Lithuania. They seem to say they can treat knee joint arthritis with this treatment.there are probably risks but then  there are risks with TRK too.
  • normaluisa
    normaluisa rosie81

    Posted

    I would also be interested in finding out whether that's an option instead of a PKR. I understand that Australia and New Zealand are more advanced in regenerative medicine.

    • rosie81
      rosie81 normaluisa

      Posted

      i am trying to get more info from the clinic in Lithuania.preliminary info seems good and I feel I might try it.and if it fails the TRK is still there.
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