I'm going to throw you a bit of a curve ball. Statistics show that, now with the advent of regenerative medicine, fully 70% of orthopedic surgeries are unnecessary. In addition, knees are the most successful joint to be treated with regenerative medicine (hips have the lowest probability of success).
That said, I would only trust Regenexx-certified affiliate doctors. You can find the closest one to you here: https://regenexx.com/doctors/
The one caveat is that the procedure is not covered by most insurance. I would expect a single-joint procedure to run in the neighborhood of $2,500 to $3,000 -- depending upon the severity of the case. I'm being treated for both hips and lumbar spine.
An older fellow who lives down the road from me walks his dog while riding in his ATV. He was so bad the Drs. didn't give him much of a chance of survival. He needs a heart transplant and they will not give him one because he's so bad. So, every morning he's driving forty miles to a major hospital to get stem cell injections. So for about four months he's been getting up in the early morning and arriving at the hospital at 5am. Now, he's doing very well. The stem cells have finally taken hold and you can tell he's able to do a lot more walking around his house and tinkering on his cars. I'd say go looking into becoming an experiment participant for stem cells. They might just be able to inject them into you knee and it might regenerate your damaged parts. Just a thought.
Stem cells, on average, run about two-and-a-half to three times more than PRP (platelet-rich plasma). They are finding that most cases can be treated with PRP, as the growth factors in the platelets can induce much of the same as with stem cells, albeit at a lesser amount.
I did have the initial treatment for both hips with stem cells, with six-month PRP boosters. Statistically, most orthopedic treatments are "one-and-done," with the more challenging cases requiring follow-ups.
I know someone that has had dozens of these procedures done and while they do work, some conditions are degenerative and don’t want to spring back. He has some strange back issue after falling on his handle bars years ago and his body didn’t like all the chiropractor works over the years. He still struggles to stand for long and things just start hurting because the ligaments are not holding the vertebrae in place.
Sorry to hear about the trouble your friend is having. I believe what you're describing is the precise reason I would only recommend Regenexx affiliates. I have had the degenerative disc treatment on my lumbar spine, and one thing they treat directly is the posterior ligament that keeps the vertebrae aligned. I know this works because before the treatment, I could shift my vertebrae when doing traction, and after the procedure, there was no more movement. PRP needs to be placed right where it is needed, as it will not "travel" if placed generally. Regenexx uses sophisticated imagery to place the needles, and many other physicians performing regenerative medicine use no imagery at all.
This posterior ligament is also critically important with degenerative disc cases, because the slackness created by the compressed discs will allow the spinal process (held together by the posterior ligament) to squeeze the nerves in the epidural space. By treating the ligament, it strengthens and "shrinks" it which moves the spinal process back into place, and opens up room for the nerves.
They are drawn out of each iliac crest in the pelvis. However, in my case, the doctor needed as much of those stem cells that he could get for my right hip, since that was the worst side. So, he used a newer procedure of withdrawing fat cells from my butt cheek for the left hip. The fat is processed so that the cells are concentrated. Regenexx calls this procedure MFAT, for micronized fat cells.
I wish it was as easy as finding the right doctor but I’m fairly sure he has a good one but his body pops out of place after being put into the right position. His ligaments in general are loose and adjustments have never stayed when going to the chiropractor. He’s 32 so very young to be disabled and yet look perfectly fine.
Chiro movements for the spine are becoming more and more controversial. The stretching and popping to get vertebrae to move are shocking to the patient (therefore making him/her believe that something important is happening), and usually feel good, but it is also true that the more of that which is done, the more the bones move out of alignment. A Catch-22 situation requiring more chiro care.
Chiro has its place, but for someone who needs constant repeat treatment, I think they should reconsider their options. As you say his ligaments are loose -- proper administration of PRP would fix that.
Start taking Glycine and NAC. Your knees will grow back over time. I am living proof. Nobody in the medical industrial complex is worthy of your trust.
I've had a total four knee surgeries (three on one knee because of infection) starting in July 2021 (when elective surgeries were re-started), last one in Dec 23,with no transfusions required. Blood loss is minimized by using a tourniquet. A transfusion was never required. Never have jabbed and neither my surgeon or the hospital ever tried to push a jab on me. I had the same worry you did before I started but thankfully the risk was never realized.
Both knees feel great; the pain from my most recent surgery is mostly gone, although if I stand in one place too long it complains a little. That leg, which had the multiple surgeries, is now my weaker leg for awhile as I rebuild its muscles. It was my strongest leg before; and this change can affect my balance a bit but only for certain movements; I've never had a fall but have to be mindful of this while in this strength-building phase (full recovery takes about a year). My legs are now straight (I was quite bow-legged) and exactly the same length.
Find the Dr in your area that has been doing the procedure for years. Someone in their near retirement age. They are least likely to believe in all this new medicine. I just had to have a collorectal surgery and my guy didn't elven ask about Vax status.
Spiritually trained doctor here- you are absolutely right to worry. Basically every doctor will do this at the first opportunity. You will probably be injected with AIDS causing chemicals while you are under: https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/.
Consider carefully if the surgery can be avoided entirely. First, most surgery is not a method of treatment at all, but a deliberate form of mutilation as a sacrifice to the pagan demon Asclepius (you will see his snake idol- the rod of Asclepius- in most doctors offices). Second, who told you that you needed surgery? Was it, well, a doctor...?
Donate your own blood first.
I'm going to throw you a bit of a curve ball. Statistics show that, now with the advent of regenerative medicine, fully 70% of orthopedic surgeries are unnecessary. In addition, knees are the most successful joint to be treated with regenerative medicine (hips have the lowest probability of success).
That said, I would only trust Regenexx-certified affiliate doctors. You can find the closest one to you here: https://regenexx.com/doctors/
The one caveat is that the procedure is not covered by most insurance. I would expect a single-joint procedure to run in the neighborhood of $2,500 to $3,000 -- depending upon the severity of the case. I'm being treated for both hips and lumbar spine.
An older fellow who lives down the road from me walks his dog while riding in his ATV. He was so bad the Drs. didn't give him much of a chance of survival. He needs a heart transplant and they will not give him one because he's so bad. So, every morning he's driving forty miles to a major hospital to get stem cell injections. So for about four months he's been getting up in the early morning and arriving at the hospital at 5am. Now, he's doing very well. The stem cells have finally taken hold and you can tell he's able to do a lot more walking around his house and tinkering on his cars. I'd say go looking into becoming an experiment participant for stem cells. They might just be able to inject them into you knee and it might regenerate your damaged parts. Just a thought.
Stem cells, on average, run about two-and-a-half to three times more than PRP (platelet-rich plasma). They are finding that most cases can be treated with PRP, as the growth factors in the platelets can induce much of the same as with stem cells, albeit at a lesser amount.
I did have the initial treatment for both hips with stem cells, with six-month PRP boosters. Statistically, most orthopedic treatments are "one-and-done," with the more challenging cases requiring follow-ups.
I know someone that has had dozens of these procedures done and while they do work, some conditions are degenerative and don’t want to spring back. He has some strange back issue after falling on his handle bars years ago and his body didn’t like all the chiropractor works over the years. He still struggles to stand for long and things just start hurting because the ligaments are not holding the vertebrae in place.
Sorry to hear about the trouble your friend is having. I believe what you're describing is the precise reason I would only recommend Regenexx affiliates. I have had the degenerative disc treatment on my lumbar spine, and one thing they treat directly is the posterior ligament that keeps the vertebrae aligned. I know this works because before the treatment, I could shift my vertebrae when doing traction, and after the procedure, there was no more movement. PRP needs to be placed right where it is needed, as it will not "travel" if placed generally. Regenexx uses sophisticated imagery to place the needles, and many other physicians performing regenerative medicine use no imagery at all.
This posterior ligament is also critically important with degenerative disc cases, because the slackness created by the compressed discs will allow the spinal process (held together by the posterior ligament) to squeeze the nerves in the epidural space. By treating the ligament, it strengthens and "shrinks" it which moves the spinal process back into place, and opens up room for the nerves.
Where do they get the stem cells?
They are drawn out of each iliac crest in the pelvis. However, in my case, the doctor needed as much of those stem cells that he could get for my right hip, since that was the worst side. So, he used a newer procedure of withdrawing fat cells from my butt cheek for the left hip. The fat is processed so that the cells are concentrated. Regenexx calls this procedure MFAT, for micronized fat cells.
https://georgewbush-whitehouse.archives.gov/news/releases/2006/07/20060719-6.html
Thank you for responding. I am old enough to remember stem cell research involved unborn babies.
I wish it was as easy as finding the right doctor but I’m fairly sure he has a good one but his body pops out of place after being put into the right position. His ligaments in general are loose and adjustments have never stayed when going to the chiropractor. He’s 32 so very young to be disabled and yet look perfectly fine.
Chiro movements for the spine are becoming more and more controversial. The stretching and popping to get vertebrae to move are shocking to the patient (therefore making him/her believe that something important is happening), and usually feel good, but it is also true that the more of that which is done, the more the bones move out of alignment. A Catch-22 situation requiring more chiro care.
Chiro has its place, but for someone who needs constant repeat treatment, I think they should reconsider their options. As you say his ligaments are loose -- proper administration of PRP would fix that.
Thank you, I'm going to look into this.
My tooth cost more than that. And I have dental insurance.
Start taking Glycine and NAC. Your knees will grow back over time. I am living proof. Nobody in the medical industrial complex is worthy of your trust.
collagen
Get a recommendation from a naturopath or functional medicine doctor.
I have an excellent doctor and he did my full knee replacement.
Where are you located?
I've had a total four knee surgeries (three on one knee because of infection) starting in July 2021 (when elective surgeries were re-started), last one in Dec 23,with no transfusions required. Blood loss is minimized by using a tourniquet. A transfusion was never required. Never have jabbed and neither my surgeon or the hospital ever tried to push a jab on me. I had the same worry you did before I started but thankfully the risk was never realized.
That's how it should be. How's your knee feeling?
Both knees feel great; the pain from my most recent surgery is mostly gone, although if I stand in one place too long it complains a little. That leg, which had the multiple surgeries, is now my weaker leg for awhile as I rebuild its muscles. It was my strongest leg before; and this change can affect my balance a bit but only for certain movements; I've never had a fall but have to be mindful of this while in this strength-building phase (full recovery takes about a year). My legs are now straight (I was quite bow-legged) and exactly the same length.
Your caution is hard-earned.
If you have to get surgery, claim you are scientologist or mormon that you cannot take blood.
Find the Dr in your area that has been doing the procedure for years. Someone in their near retirement age. They are least likely to believe in all this new medicine. I just had to have a collorectal surgery and my guy didn't elven ask about Vax status.
Spiritually trained doctor here- you are absolutely right to worry. Basically every doctor will do this at the first opportunity. You will probably be injected with AIDS causing chemicals while you are under: https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/.
Your organs may well be stolen and trafficked- a practice that the UN has a key role in https://www.unodc.org/documents/human-trafficking/2008/BP011HumanTraffickingfortheRemovalofOrgans.pdf
Consider carefully if the surgery can be avoided entirely. First, most surgery is not a method of treatment at all, but a deliberate form of mutilation as a sacrifice to the pagan demon Asclepius (you will see his snake idol- the rod of Asclepius- in most doctors offices). Second, who told you that you needed surgery? Was it, well, a doctor...?
There are a number of alternatives if you're suffering from simple joint pain. You've heard of ivermectin and hydroxycholoroquine, but a common recommendation is Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS)- an aqueous solution of chlorine dioxide, see https://gsconlinepress.com/journals/gscbps/content/atc-malachlorite%C2%AE-treatment-patients-acute-plasmodium-falciparum-infection-pilot-study.
Laetrile (apricot pits), or sungazing may also help
Stay out of this place. https://greatawakening.win/p/17t1yBQDWS/-dei-dancing-and-twerking-while-/c/