Stem cell therapy the alternative to knee replacement

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Y P A R E H T L STEM CEL

ENT M E C A L P E R E E N K O T E IV T THE ALTERNA


LET’S COMPARE THE TWO PROCEDURES TO SEE WHICH ONE IS RIGHT FOR YOU:


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.


THERE ARE FOUR BASIC STEPS THAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM A KNEE REPLACEMENT:

Prepare Position Resurface Insertion


KNEE REPLACEMENT RISKS

COMPLICATIONS FROM ANESTHESIA INFECTION BLOOD CLOTS IMPLANT PROBLEMS CONTINUED PAIN NEUROVASCULAR INJURY


STEM CELL THERAPY

STEM CELL THERAPYÂ IS A LOW-RISK PROCEDURE, WHICH IS CARRIED OUT WITHOUT GENERAL ANESTHESIA, MINIMAL POSTOPERATIVE DISCOMFORT, AND LITTLE TO NO RECOVERY DOWNTIME.


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.


• 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.


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


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


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