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Originally Posted by AZTOFLA
I have searched previous threads and was unable to find the information I need. My husband has recently been diagnosed with "marked" hip osteoarthritis based on xray. Our PCP does not recommend a cortisone injection, and states that the next step is a hip replacement. He may not be a good surgical candidate based on age (81) and other health issues. I would appreciate any recommendations from the thoughtful folks on TOTV regarding the efficacy of platelet rich plasma injections or stem cell injections and the physician who performed this procedure for you. I would also ask for recommendations for an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip replacement. I appreciate your recommendations.
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Thoughts from someone with a bone on bone hip. Sorry I can’t recommend a good doctor in the greater Villages area.
Plasma and stem cell injections are basically snake oil. Not covered by insurance and very limited temporary relief at best. Run away from companies like QC Kinetics.
Cortisone is a powerful anti inflammatory and can definitely give real temporary relief until the patient does something to re aggravate the joint. Cortisone can damage soft tissue so it can’t be relied on long term, unless the joint is already bone on bone and needs replacement anyways, then multiple injections doesn’t really matter. Doctors won’t do a replacement on a joint that recently had a cortisone injection, so if that’s in the near term plans, don’t get one.
If your joint is bone on bone a replacement is the only real solution. Get it ASAP as the older you are, the harder the surgery will be, and you will have more remaining time to enjoy being pain free.
Best of luck.