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I have osteoarthritis on both knees! i do not want metallic knee replacement's (horror stories). please advise me of stem cell transplant programs!
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Investigate more: You may want to contact a university that is conducting trials for more information.
Answered 3/21/2020
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Scams: Stem cell therapy is advertised as a treatment for knee oa and virtually every other disease by these foreign clinics, including one in panama. They are unproven, expensive and uncovered by an medical insurance. Be very careful of these scams.
Answered 7/25/2014
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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 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 3/13/2014
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