HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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

0 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

What is the best treatment for severe nerve pain that pain meds do not work on? I have had two back surgeries, and knee replacement and still have excruciating stabbing knee pain that I have been told is nerve pain coming from my back. Pain medication an

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Is knee replacement surgery the solution for me for having a chronic arthritis that lately i cannot walk for more than 2 blocks?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a total knee replacement surgery for 87 year old woman in good health, but horrible arthritis?

8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

Geriatric knee replacement surgery for an 86 year old woman in good health and bad arthritis; good or bad idea?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Knee arthritis & do not need a replacement but my doctor has suggested platelet-rich plasma injections for pain and reduce need for surgery. Opinions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

What is your opinion regarding stem cell replacement therapy for the knee?
I had knee replacement surgery 5months ago. How long does it take for the leg to straighten out. I go physical therapy and all plus I do workout at home. But my leg is still not straighten out?
How important is physio therapy after a complete knee joint replacement surgery?
How important is therapy after a complete knee joint replacement surgery ?
Is physio therapy after a complete knee joint replacement surgery imporant?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.