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How effective is cell regenerative therapy (stem cell therapy) as an alternative to knee replacement surgery? does it work for grade 4 arthritis or beyond?
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Objective evidence for effectiveness of stem cell treatment for arthritis is lacking. You seem too young for advanced arthritis of knee. If would be prudent to get a second opinion from a rheumatologist. Wish you good health!
Answered 6/28/2021
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