Regenexx Alternative to Knee Meniscus Surgery / Meniscectomy
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2014
- Knee meniscus surgery, or meniscectomy, is one of the most common orthopedic surgeries in the world, but there is little or no evidence that it actually helps patients and it often results in early onset arthritis. Regenexx regenerative procedures are a non-surgical approach to help heal meniscus tears.
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I AM EXTREMELY LUCKY. I just had a simple meniscus repair and was able to keep all of it.
surgery? how are you
This is all so confusing. Does anyone have answers at all or are we just doomed ? One person says operate and get well. Another says don’t operate and do PT. And now all this stuff about stem cells? Who can afford that? I have a torn meniscus and I’m literally not even sure if there’s anyway around this.
Thank you for your comment. Finding the treatment that is best for you can include these 2 main considerations: first, what are your preferences and goals for treatment and second, what types of procedures are you a good candidate for. With some types of meniscus tears, if they're left alone they may heal on their own. For others, the body can use a little more help to help itself. The last consideration should be surgery as it removes parts of the meniscus, altering the original biomechanics of the knee and often leading to further degeneration over time. If you've been told surgery is your only option, you may wish to consider a second opinion. Studies show 88% of patients who seek a second opinion go home with a new or refined diagnosis regenexx.com/second-opinion/ Knowing the exact condition of your meniscus and having a detailed evaluation with a specialist can help you know all of your options for treatment and what your results from the treatment(s) you're a good candidate for may be.
Yes it is very confusing what to do.
Would you recommend an MRI first? I tried to get an MRI last year & my insurance denied my claim. I'm not sure what to do now..... The orthopedic was less than helpful however they did send my an office visit payment for $343 & I was only there for around 30mins.
Thank you for your question. If you have a few minutes to talk one-on-one during office hours we would be able to better answer your question based on your unique individual situation. Our office number during the day is 855 622 7838 Regenexx evaluations and procedures are done only by Regenexx physicians who can also order any necessary or recommended imaging such as MRI.
What about a bucket handle tear of the meniscus? How would not having a surgery in that case be better?
Hello, thank you for your question. Bucket handle tears are some of the most common meniscus tears we treat. Tears that occur in the red zone of your meniscus have the best blood circulation, and often heal the best with regenerative orthopedic procedures. The entire inner rim of the medial meniscus can be torn in what is called a bucket handle tear. These tears usually occur in an area of good blood supply in the meniscus. Why consider avoiding meniscus surgery? Research shows that surgery for a torn meniscus is overprescribed and often no more effective than physical therapy. Unfortunately, patients are not always informed of the low success rate of these procedures. Whether patients have a partial meniscus “clean-up” (a piece is surgically removed) or a complete meniscectomy, outcomes are often unsuccessful. Both procedures change knee biomechanics and may later result in knee arthritis. You can read more details and see before and after MRIs and outcomes data for Regenexx nonsurgical procedures here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/
Hey Regenexx, I have the following conditions :
Anterior cruciate ligament tear in the mid segment with partial fragmentation.
Medial meniscus body grade III / bucket handle tear.
Moderate patello-femoral and mild tibio-femoral synovial effusion noted.
Do you think this alternative is a better option for me?
Hello, below you will find some informative articles about the issues you mention, however, the best and only way to know your candidacy for a Regenexx procedure based on the specific details of your unique conditions is to schedule your evaluation appointment with a Regenexx physician. Here is the link for information about treating ACL issues and patient results with further reading available for our Randomized Controlled Trial regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/acl/ Here is the link for information about treating meniscus tears, including bucket handle tears, and patient results regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/
I am nearly 80. Both knees have advance OA. I was advised knee replacement. I am also told stem cells procedure rarely succeed in old age. What is your experience in this regard ?
Great question! The founder of Regenexx has written many detailed articles on this subject and there's so much information to share I wanted to give you a few links to review. This one answers "Is there a stem cell therapy age limit? regenexx.com/blog/stem-cell-therapy-age-limit/ and this one "Are your stem cells too old to use?" regenexx.com/blog/old-age-stem-cells/
Worked for me
What treatment did you do?
My stem cell dr injects PRP and Monovisc mixed together every 6-8 months and it feels better than ever! Doing this for 7 years now and it’s amazing
Thank you for your comment. Did you know Regenexx PRP treatments, commonly called Regenexx SCP, are very different from what other providers are able to do? This difference is based on the lab data we've observed for over 15 years, how a Regenexx physician evaluates a condition to determine the procedure type for the specific condition or injury, and the on-site laboratory where we count the cells and know the dose required for each patient's treatment. To learn why Regenexx PRP is different and review the data behind our procedure, please visit regenexx.com/blog/prp-injections/
I am 46 years old.. I was so active and used to play basketball and run alot. I did ACL operation in 2013. Also endoscopy in 2018 and 2021 to fix meniscus tears.
The results are not ok since I am still having it torn. Am not doing any active sports since 2017. I suffered stiffness and swelling with osteoarthritis.
I did cortisone injection to get rid of swelling and now planning to do prp plus HA injection. I see that my choices are limited just to keep it serving me as long as possible.. any advise and thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We regularly see patients who have already tried other procedures including surgery. When you meet with a Regenexx physician for evaluation, you will learn what types of treatments are recommended for your specific situation and injury as well as your candidacy for a nonsurgical procedure. You can read more about Regenexx for knee conditions including ACL, meniscus tears, and knee arthritis here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/ We also have many different articles reviewing treatment after surgery, here is one about pain 1 year post meniscus surgery regenexx.com/blog/knee-pain-1-year-after-meniscus-surgery/ , and here is a recent literature review on adding HA to PRP regenexx.com/blog/shoulder-we-be-adding-ha-to-prp-a-literature-review/ You can use the search on our website to find more articles that explain many different knee issues and treatments in detail. Thank you.
Hello sir I have a meniscus tear with a floppy issue without not locking in the knee I don't have any pain issue . Do I recommend getting surgery or stem cell replacement therapy??
Thank you for your question. The best way to know which treatment would be best for your specific meniscus issue is to schedule an evaluation appointment with a Regenexx doctor. To read more about Regenexx for meniscus tears, please visit regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/ Thank you.
I from Egypt, I am interested in your service, and I have a posterior horn tear of medial meniscus
Thank you for letting us know. The closest Regenexx physician to you may be London. You can find their contact information here regenexx.com/locations/algocells-london-england/
if pain is not reduces after partial menicsestomy is there any treatment available such as meniscus scaffold to regenerate our partially remove meniscus?
Unfortunately pain after surgery is very common. We do regularly treat patients who have already had meniscus surgery. There are many articles about it on our website, here's one to start regenexx.com/blog/knee-pain-1-year-after-meniscus-surgery/
Well this is discouraging.. and I’m not sure how effective this alternative is since all the data was only about how bad surgery is and no data to back up regenexx just someone “back to doing what they love” like an anti-depressant commercial.
Hi Gregory Stocker thank you for your concern. We do share patient results data on our website here regenexx.com/results/ The Regenexx outcomes database collects what patients themselves report for pain reduction and joint function improvement from a few weeks to 4+ years post procedure. We also share before and after MRIs here regenexx.com/before-and-after-mri-library/ And if you're interested in more technical outcomes and details, you can also explore more of our published research, including RCTs and study updates here, regenexx.com/resources/research/ or by searching the National Librabry of Medicine / pubmed.gov
i'm 55 with both arthritis knees. doc suggests surgery. where do we get stem cells from? is it bone marrow?must be painful
Thank you for letting us know. We regularly treat knee arthritis without surgery, you can read more about how treatment works here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/osteoarthritis/ Regenexx procedures use only the patient's own blood or bone marrow concentrate (which contains their own stem cells) and depends on their specific condition needs. This article reviews the bone marrow aspiration process in more detail, scroll down to sections 2 and 3 for full details regenexx.com/blog/what-is-regenexx-3/
I have no medial meniscus in my left knee, now after 2 years of removing meniscus i am feeling pain too much so what should i do.
Unfortunately pain after meniscus surgery is very common. We do regularly treat patients who have already had knee surgery. There are many articles about it on our website, here's one to start with regenexx.com/blog/knee-pain-1-year-after-meniscus-surgery/ Since no two conditions are exactly alike, you can connect to talk one-on-one with a Regenexx liaison about your specific needs by calling the number at the top of our website or using the live chat during daily office hours.
pls i need your help my kneecap locking on the femur what can i do?
Thank you for your comment. This article is a good place to start regenexx.com/blog/cant-straighten-knee-why-knee-extension-lag-matters/ but as with any medical condition, it would be best to consult with a board-certified physician and orthopedic specialist about your specific joint concerns.
I’ve had an arthroscopy this year in April two months later I’ve got daily knee pain what can be done?
Unfortunately pain after meniscus surgery, including arthroscopy, is very common. We do regularly treat patients who have already had meniscus surgery. There are many articles about it on our website, here's one to start regenexx.com/blog/knee-pain-1-year-after-meniscus-surgery/ When you're ready to know if we can help in your case, please call our office phone number at the top of our website or start a livechat with a patient liaison.
Can i have this procedure in Austria or Germany? If so, then where?
Thank you for your question. Unfortunately we do not have a Regenexx physician in Austria or Germany right now. The closest would likely be London.
Algocells
1b Hollywood Road
Chelsea
London, England SW10 9HT
+44 800.689.1474
@@Regenexx thank you very much for responding.
My meniscus was removed as they said it couldn't be saved. That was 2 years ago,… no issues. I now have been having sharp pain radiating to my help and toes. I am a very active 38 year old and have a physical labor job. Got an X-ray done and he said my patella and rebuilt Acl r very strong. What can I do?
Thank you for sharing your experience. Unfortunately pain after meniscectomy is very common. We do regularly treat patients who have already had meniscus surgery. There are many articles about it on our website, here's one to start with that reviews pains that start 1 year or more after surgery regenexx.com/blog/knee-pain-1-year-after-meniscus-surgery/ If you'd like to connect to talk one-on-one with a Regenexx patient liaison about your specific needs and find out if we may be able to help in your case please visit: regenexx.com/about-us/candidate-form/?
I have Mediea minisuscus redial tear
You can read more about treating meniscus tears without surgery here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/
The doctor told me that the reason my legs have been hurting is because two bones inside of my knees are rubbing and they’re not supposed to. Can you tell me the name of thing I don’t have in my knee that’s supposed to prevent them from touching ?
It would be best to meet with a physician to understand what your specific condition is. For reference, one common concern is often the cartilage in the knee joint. We regularly treat bone on bone conditions in the knee you can read more here regenexx.com/blog/ask-dr-c-episode-8-bone-on-bone-and-cartilage-regeneration/ and review more about the condition here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/osteoarthritis/ The important thing is determine the source of the pain and treating that - as an equal number of people who have no cartilage have no pain, as have pain. Learn more about this important difference here regenexx.com/blog/knee-nerve-pain/
Can Revenues be done on someone who is in remission of multiple myeloma...
If you have a few minutes to talk one-on-one during office hours we would be able to better answer your question based on your unique individual situation. Our office number during the day is 855 622 7838 or you can reach our team by live chat here regenexx.com
Is there any cure of meniscus bucket handle tear without surgery?
Tears that occur in the red zone of your meniscus and have the best blood circulation heal the best with regenerative orthopedic procedures. Bucket handle tears are one of the most common types of tears we treat without surgery. You can read more about the Regenexx nonsurgical procedure here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/
So, BOTTOM LINE being stem cells correct? Is their other actions related to stem cells that we should consider? I'm 16, I'm afraid I've worn the meniscus out very badly.
Thank you for your comment. Some conditions are treated with PRP others are treated with the patient's own bone marrow concentrate, which contains their own stem cells. The type of treatment depends on the individual and their specific condition needs. Regenexx procedures are customized for each specific person and use their own blood or bone marrow depending on the injury. You can read more about what patient's get for treatment here regenexx.com/blog/how-many-patients-get-prp-vs-bmc/
@@Regenexx since it basically heals the cartilage and the meniscus will it be back to normal?
Since the meniscus is a living tissue, there are parts that have good blood circulation, and tears in those areas heal best. Physical therapy can be effective in healing some tears, but frequently, the body needs a helping hand to facilitate and speed up the process. That’s where Regenexx’s regenerative orthopedic procedures come in.The cells in your bone marrow concentrate work at the site of your injury to promote your body’s natural healing abilities to treat the tear and avoid surgery. A Regenexx doctor would need to examine your specific condition needs to be able to discuss your candidacy for a Regenexx procedure and your likely outcome. You can see some of our past meniscus patient results, including before and after MRIs, here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/ Please keep in mind that expert diagnosis is very important to knowing what options you have for treatment. We do regularly see young patients who have meniscus tears. You can find some of their updates on our website. Here's one from a high school age patient regenexx.com/blog/avoid-meniscus-surgery-an-elite-high-school-athlete-uses-injections-instead/ and another from an 8th grade age patient regenexx.com/blog/teen-knee-surgery/
After 2 months ago my ACL and meniscus sargery ok but now my lag go laft and right no balance what is problem plz help me
The best way to know what may be causing the issue is to schedule an evaluation with a physician. Unfortunately pain and other issues after surgery are very common. We do regularly treat patients who have already had knee surgery. There are many articles about it on our website, here's one to start with regenexx.com/blog/knee-pain-1-year-after-meniscus-surgery/
Available at Ahmedabad?
Mumbai would likely be the closest
+91 740.049.9086
regenexx.com/locations/regenorthosport-mumbai-mumbai-harbour/
I came to know that I had meniscal tear recently...Iam very tensed about it..iam unable to climb steps or even jump a little...😭😭 Is injection of stem cells a better option over surgery..? Please let me know.😭😭
I had meniscus pain and Ive had great results with regenexx
Hi, thanks for sharing your experience. Surgery is generally damage to achieve a goal. We do regularly treat a variety of different meniscus tears without surgery, you can read more about how treatment works and review outcomes data here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/ When you're ready to know if we can help in your situation, use the red "Am I A Candidate?" button at the top of our website to connect with a Regenexx patient liaison.
I am just 34 Years Male from India. 5 months back I got knee pain I didn't fall anywhere but I got Pain & Taken MRI docter said you have Menuscus grade3 tear. so from past 5 months I have taken rest now 50% only I recovered but Inflamation and pain still there. I don't want surgery. Kindly guide me
Mri report :
horizontal tear and radial tear of.anterior and posterior horns of medical menuscus grade3 Complete tear
Kindly guide me what I have to do is there any Regenexx hospital there in india and is there any process for my treatment kindly guide me please
Is any contact numbe
You can find the contact numbers for all Regenexx network physicians here regenexx.com/locations/
bone marrow or blood platelets?
Thank you for your question. Treatment type depends on the patient's specific condition needs. Regenexx procedures are customized for their specific injury and use their own blood or bone marrow concentrate (which contains their own stem cells). You can read a little more about treatment types and what patients get here regenexx.com/blog/how-many-patients-get-prp-vs-bmc/
What’s the cost ?
Thank you for your question. Cost depends on what is needed in each individual case. Regenexx procedures use the patient's own bone marrow or blood platelets and are customized for the specific issue, not a one size fits all approach. You can read more about that here regenexx.com/blog/ask-dr-c-episode-6/ Over 8 million people have coverage for Regenexx procedures through their employers. You can check to see if you have coverage here: regenexx.com/am-i-covered/ If you'd like to talk more about your condition a little more, we can get you a possible range and review what may be covered or reimbursed by insurance. Our office number during the day, Monday through Friday, is 855 622 7838 :)
What’s interesting is there is no stats talked about with respect to the effectiveness of Stem cell. I know that less then 5% who received stem cell ever saw any relief or repair of meniscus. This includes myself.
We do publicly share our patient results data here regenexx.com/results/ That link will show you what patients self-report for joint function improvement and pain reduction a few weeks to 4+ years post procedure over the various body areas we commonly treat. We also have 28 published research papers, clinical trial information, and RCT (randomized controlled trial) results and updates available on our website here regenexx.com/resources/research/ and through PubMed which is the free search engine accessing primarily the MEDLINE database of references and abstracts on life sciences and biomedical topics from The United States National Library of Medicine at the National Institutes of Health.
Where can I find you guys ?? And what’s the cost ??
Hi, thank you for your questions. You can find the provider closest to you by zip code here regenexx.com/clinics/ Cost depends on what is needed in each individual case. Regenexx procedures use the patient's own bone marrow or blood platelets and are customized for the specific issue, not a one size fits all approach. You can read more here regenexx.com/blog/ask-dr-c-episode-6/ Almost 8 million people have coverage for Regenexx procedures through their employers. You can check to see if you have coverage here: regenexx.com/am-i-covered/ If you'd like to talk with me about your condition a little more, I can get you a possible range for treatment, and we can also review any coverage you may have and what may be covered or reimbursed. My office number during the day is 855 622 7838
@@Regenexx what is the cost
Cost depends on what is needed in each individual case. Regenexx procedures use the patient's own bone marrow or blood platelets and are customized for the specific issue, not a one size fits all approach. If you'd like to talk about your condition a little more, we can get you a possible range for treatment, and we can also review any coverage you may have and what may be covered or reimbursed. Our office number during the day is 855 622 7838
How much will a meniscus transplant cost?
Thank you for your question. Regenexx procedures are interventional orthopedic, injection-based procedures that use a patient's own cells for treatment, they are not transplants and are not surgery. You can read more about how Regenexx for knee meniscus tears works here regenexx.com/conditions-treated/knee/meniscus/
Cost?
Thank you for your question. Regenexx procedures are customized to each individual patient and their specific condition needs. If you'd like to talk about a possible cost range for your condition please let us know. You can call us here 855 622 7838 or or visit regenexx.com for more information.
I am just 34 Years Male from India. 5 months back I got knee pain I didn't fall anywhere but I got Pain & Taken MRI docter said you have Menuscus grade3 tear. so from past 5 months I have taken rest now 50% only I recovered but Inflamation and pain still there. I don't want surgery. Kindly guide me
Mri report :
horizontal tear and radial tear of.anterior and posterior horns of medical menuscus grade3 Complete tear
Kindly guide me what I have to do is there any Regenexx hospital there in india and is there any process for my treatment kindly guide me please
The best way to know your treatment options is to be evaluated by a Regenexx physician.
We have 2 locations in India: RegenOrthoSport - Hyderabad, Telangana
Plot No. 1355, Unit No. 302
Niharika Jubilee one, Road No. 1, Jubilee Hills
Hyderabad, Telangana 500033
+91 910.009.9988
and
RegenOrthoSport - Mumbai, Mumbai Harbour
1610, 16th Floor, C Wing, ONE BKC, G Block
BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East
Mumbai, Mumbai Harbour 400051
+91 740.049.9086
Thank you so much Regenexx @ my tear grade3 will heal ?
Thank you for your question. Out of respect for each person's privacy and professionalism, we do not diagnose, assign specific medical care plans, provide candiacy for procedures, or discuss specific individual post-procedure results over social media. Diagnosis, medical treatment recommendations, and post-procedure outcomes discussions happen between a patient and their doctor. If you'd like to connect with a Regenexx doctor for evaluation, please let us know and we will assist. You can also call a Regenexx office location direct with any questions you may have.
Thank you and sure I will call and get details about this then I will visit hyderbad location