My surgeon and I have talked about the implantation aspect, and may consider it for the future. I recently had my knee scoped to remove loose joint bodies and scar tissue, and they discovered that the microfracture I had was VERY effective. Unfortunately this type of sx is not a permanent fix, and not always guaranteed to work. I am certainly a lot better off right now than I'd be without having had it done though.
microfracture is not effective, based on studies, however Autologous chondrocyte implantation is supposed to rebuild the proper kind of cartiledge. I do not know cost or anywhere to get it other than Brigham & Womens Hosp in Boston
It helped for the short term...I was always sore for a couple of days after each injection, but after that I was golden. They are very expensive though
I am willing to endure temporary pain if it helps. I was hoping for something to help rebuild lost cartlidge, though. My knee is breaking down, and I am trying to postpone replacement as I am too young for that proceedure. Thanks.
ahh well this injection will not rebuild cartilage. Basically, it temporarily reduces pain by replacing some of the lost fluid that coushins the knee. Eventually it will break down though, and you will be back to square one. Basically they used it in me so I could rebuild some lost muscle from surgeries without the severe pain.
also, I did have a procedure done called "microfracture" where they make a bunch of holes in the arthritic portions of your knee (in my case, directly on the exposed bone) and your knee will grow an emergency layer of cartilage called "fibrocartilage?" to the best of its ability. It's not always guaranteed, and you have to stay off it for a long time and be patient. I am better off than I would have been with that though. Hope this helps..
@hollywoodartchick you should look into PRP therapy ( platelet rich plasma) and Prolozone therapy, though they are both expensive and not covered by insurance, they work. Hope this helps.
@BaybeeDoll84 that's good; the price is outrageous. Insurance paid for mine thank god. For the long term, they didn't really do a lot for me though. How long have you been getting them?
@Manderzzz1 I havent got it yet, I'm scheduled to get one next week. Really nervous though, I tend to do ok with needles. Being in the military you get poked sooo many times but it's alway in your arm so I got use to it. Just the idea of a needle inside the crevices of my knee freaks me out!!
My surgeon and I have talked about the implantation aspect, and may consider it for the future. I recently had my knee scoped to remove loose joint bodies and scar tissue, and they discovered that the microfracture I had was VERY effective. Unfortunately this type of sx is not a permanent fix, and not always guaranteed to work. I am certainly a lot better off right now than I'd be without having had it done though.
Manderzzz1 11 months ago
microfracture is not effective, based on studies, however Autologous chondrocyte implantation is supposed to rebuild the proper kind of cartiledge. I do not know cost or anywhere to get it other than Brigham & Womens Hosp in Boston
BostonRocker51 1 year ago
was this for your knee replacement? :( i hope it didn't hurt that much :*(
artistdeterminedmsv 2 years ago
Did this help? I need some help with my knee.
hollywoodartchick 3 years ago
It helped for the short term...I was always sore for a couple of days after each injection, but after that I was golden. They are very expensive though
Manderzzz1 3 years ago
I am willing to endure temporary pain if it helps. I was hoping for something to help rebuild lost cartlidge, though. My knee is breaking down, and I am trying to postpone replacement as I am too young for that proceedure. Thanks.
hollywoodartchick 3 years ago
ahh well this injection will not rebuild cartilage. Basically, it temporarily reduces pain by replacing some of the lost fluid that coushins the knee. Eventually it will break down though, and you will be back to square one. Basically they used it in me so I could rebuild some lost muscle from surgeries without the severe pain.
Manderzzz1 3 years ago
also, I did have a procedure done called "microfracture" where they make a bunch of holes in the arthritic portions of your knee (in my case, directly on the exposed bone) and your knee will grow an emergency layer of cartilage called "fibrocartilage?" to the best of its ability. It's not always guaranteed, and you have to stay off it for a long time and be patient. I am better off than I would have been with that though. Hope this helps..
Manderzzz1 3 years ago
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@hollywoodartchick you should look into PRP therapy ( platelet rich plasma) and Prolozone therapy, though they are both expensive and not covered by insurance, they work. Hope this helps.
prsglenn 1 year ago
@Manderzzz1 Grateful mine are paid for by the Army!!
BaybeeDoll84 1 year ago
@BaybeeDoll84 that's good; the price is outrageous. Insurance paid for mine thank god. For the long term, they didn't really do a lot for me though. How long have you been getting them?
Manderzzz1 1 year ago
@Manderzzz1 I havent got it yet, I'm scheduled to get one next week. Really nervous though, I tend to do ok with needles. Being in the military you get poked sooo many times but it's alway in your arm so I got use to it. Just the idea of a needle inside the crevices of my knee freaks me out!!
BaybeeDoll84 1 year ago
HAHA "I'm almost positive that I'm on the knee joint." I now truly understand why you dislike doctors so much.
jfd347 4 years ago