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What To Do If Have Osteo Arthritis In Both Knees And Have To Have Replacements In Future?
I have been diagnosed with OA Bilateral in both knees. Knee replacements are in my future, according to my doctor. He does not reccomend stem cell treatments. Why should I not get stem cell treatments? I am 60 years old and have an active lifestyle. I am a carpenter who still enjoys things like bowling, golfing, coaching sports, etc.
Thank you,
Dave
Thank you,
Dave
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Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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there is no concrete evidence that stem cell therapy is helpful in any disease. still many people is doing this as research purposes. No country in the world approved this as treatment for any disease.
Why you want to waste money in a treatment which is not authorized yet?
I advise you to go for knee replacement only.
Regards
there is no concrete evidence that stem cell therapy is helpful in any disease. still many people is doing this as research purposes. No country in the world approved this as treatment for any disease.
Why you want to waste money in a treatment which is not authorized yet?
I advise you to go for knee replacement only.
Regards
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