A small but growing number of doctors are turning to cutting-edge stem cell therapy as an alterative to knee replacement surgery. This experimental treatment uses bone marrow stem cells from the hip to help regenerate cartilage tissue in the knee.

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Alternatives to Knee Replacement Surgery 

6.5.2015 | 00:08

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Stem Cells

This experimental treatment uses bone marrow stem cells from the hip to help regenerate cartilage tissue in the knee.

A small but growing number of doctors are turning to cutting-edge stem cell therapy as an alterative to knee replacement surgery. 

One study found that stem cell therapy after knee surgery helped reduce pain and repair the knee.

Knee Osteotomy

Weigh Your Options

It’s important to consider all your options and explore alternatives to knee replacement surgery.

However, discuss the procedure with your doctor if you’ve exhausted your options or your surgeon feels that your knee requires a total or partial replacement.

Delaying a necessary surgery can cause additional long-term problems.

Egilsstaðir, 30.12.2017  Jónas Gunnlaugsson