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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