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What is the latest about gen theraphy for arthritis?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Not much on gene: Therapy for osteoarthritis(oa) if that is what you are asking about. However, there has been some very good headway made in dealing with oa with regenerative medicine. Use of prolotherapy, prp and stem cells has been moving along and showing some great promise. Recent article in archives of pmr said prp was better in oa knee than hyaluronic acid!

Answered 3/13/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Consider Regenexx: You might want to see the doctors in your area that perform the regenexx stem cell therapies (the original docs are in colorado). They have the most documented research about their treatment algorithm and often will do a phone consult with you if you live far to determine how you might fair.

Answered 3/14/2014

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