Stem Cells Before Total Knee Replacement: Promise, Marketing, and the Evidence – Episode 54

Stem cells before knee replacement are often marketed as a way to regenerate cartilage, restore an arthritic joint, or avoid surgery. These claims are appealing when pain is limiting your…

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PRP Before Total Knee Replacement: What the Science Says About Platelet-Rich Plasma – Episode 53

PRP before knee replacement is often promoted as a regenerative treatment for osteoarthritis. Platelet-rich plasma injections use a concentrated portion of your own blood and may reduce pain or improve…

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Gel Injections Before Total Knee Replacement: What Hyaluronic Acid Really Does and What It Doesn’t – Episode 52

Gel injections before knee replacement are often presented as a way to reduce osteoarthritis pain and postpone surgery. They are also called hyaluronic acid injections or viscosupplementation. Some people report…

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