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Stem Cell Therapy: The Alternative to Knee Replacement

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Stem Cell Therapy: The Alternative to Knee Replacement

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  1. Stem Cell Therapy The Alternative to Knee Replacement

  2. Let’s compare the two procedures to see which one is right for you:

  3. Knee Replacement Total knee replacements are one of the most successful surgeries in medicine A total knee replacement is the most common knee replacement performed, and the most successful one.

  4. There are four basic steps that you can expect from a knee replacement: • Prepare • Position • Resurface • Insertion

  5. Knee Replacement Risks Complications from Anesthesia Infection Blood Clots Implant Problems Continued Pain Neurovascular Injury

  6. Stem Cell Therapy Stem Cell Therapy is a low-risk procedure, which is carried out without general anesthesia, minimal postoperative discomfort, and little to no recovery downtime.

  7. Knee Replacement Surgery vs. Stem Cell Therapy • Length of Procedure Knee Replacement: Surgery takes 1 to 2 hours. Stem Cell: The procedure takes about 30 minutes.

  8. Recovery Time Knee Replacement: Patients can begin walking within 2 to 3 weeks and can resume most normal activities in around 3 months. Stem Cell: On average, patients can return to work in 1-2 days and sports in 4-6 weeks.

  9. Implants Knee Replacement: Implants metal and plastic into your body. Stem Cell: Uses your body’s natural cells.

  10. This article is originally appeared on- http://stemcellorthopedicinstituteoftexas.com/stem-cell-therapy-alternative-knee-replacement/

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