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Is Stem Cell Therapy A Legitimate Alternative For Repairing Knee Injuries?

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Posted on Fri, 14 Jul 2017
Question: Is stem cell therapy offering a legitimate alternative for repairing knee injuries involving torn ligaments?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes they are legitimate alternatives but no guarantees.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Stem Cell therapy and other biologics like PRP are the new armamentarium in the treatment various injuries including knee injuries and many other conditions. Use of stem cell therapy improves clinical pictures in many torn ligaments by promoting biological healing to nearly normal shape and functions .
As Far as your questions is concerned - Yes, Stem cell therapy is legitimate alternative for knee injuries including torn ligaments but the success cannot be guaranteed ,as with other therapies like surgical repair. Sometimes they are used in addition to surgical repair. Moreover these therapies have virtually no side effects.
I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Is Stem Cell Therapy A Legitimate Alternative For Repairing Knee Injuries?

Brief Answer: Yes they are legitimate alternatives but no guarantees. Detailed Answer: Hi, I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Stem Cell therapy and other biologics like PRP are the new armamentarium in the treatment various injuries including knee injuries and many other conditions. Use of stem cell therapy improves clinical pictures in many torn ligaments by promoting biological healing to nearly normal shape and functions . As Far as your questions is concerned - Yes, Stem cell therapy is legitimate alternative for knee injuries including torn ligaments but the success cannot be guaranteed ,as with other therapies like surgical repair. Sometimes they are used in addition to surgical repair. Moreover these therapies have virtually no side effects. I hope this answers your query. Please feel free to ask any other question.