Is stem cell a procedure for me? i am 33 and have a damaged meniscus from a previous injury. i had a doctor tell me that i need a meniscal allograft.

Stem cell: The terminology of "stem cell" use in the knee is being thrown around quite freely. A quasi "stem cell" approach is the platelet rich plasm (prp) injections that are gaining traction for osteoarthritis of the knee. Meniscal allograft has a limited indication in a "young" patient with joint pain, intact adjoining articular surfaces and previous total meniscectomy.

It's Possible: Check out Regenexx.Com. The have the single largest registry in the country of patients with degenerative joint disease that have used their Regenexx stem cell procedures with good outcomes. Obviously not everyone gets better, but a majority have found the ability to forego knee surgery.