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Originally Posted by jswirs
I recently attended an informational meeting regarding NON-SURGICAL REGENERATION, with respect to reducing or eliminating joint pain. To summarize the process: Over several weeks a series of injections, using processed blood, stem cells and bone marrow from the patient's own body, are given directly into the painful joint. This substance is then expected to stay, and even regenerate, in the joint providing the lubrication necessary to relieve pain resulting from arthritis, scar tissue from previous trauma, overuse, etc.
The process is FDA approved, but not covered by insurance. There are many testimonials from patients which have resulted in, at least, partial success and a few patients have reported they are completely pain free. However, internet research shows some patients have not been helped at all and are calling this process a scam.
Does anyone have experience with this process? Any thoughts?
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There is no evidence that these treatments will regenerate tissue. They aren't "FDA approved". They're approved for study. That's why insurance doesn't cover it. The treatments are said to be temporary, between 3-6 months depending on the treatment, and costs anywhere between $500 and $10,000 depending on the treatment.
Cartilage repair and restoration has, however, offered actual restoration success in over 80% of the patients. One of these types of treatments is prescribed, and costs between $10,000 and $14,000. More are coming, and will be approximately 40,000 once approved by the FDA for use.
The Future of Joint Repair