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Title: Stem Cell Therapy: The Alternative to Knee Replacement


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Stem Cell Therapy
  • The Alternative to Knee Replacement

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Lets compare the two procedures to see which one
is right for you
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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.
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  • 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.
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  • Implants

Knee Replacement Implants metal and plastic into
your body. Stem Cell Uses your bodys natural
cells.
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This article is originally appeared
on- http//stemcellorthopedicinstituteoftexas.com/
stem-cell-therapy-alternative-knee-replacement/
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