Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Bobstandard

(1,946 posts)
12. Say no to cortisone!
Thu Dec 22, 2022, 01:00 AM
Dec 2022

Cortisone reduces inflammation but inhibits healing. The knee is the joint responding best to regenerative treatments using stuff like Plasma Rich Platlets (PRP) and human growth hormone (hGH). Surgeons even perform meniscus transplants with great results.

Beware of surgical interventions that treat a torn meniscus by cutting away part of the torn meniscus. Years ago my torn meniscus was treated by a series of cortisone treatments followed by the surgery I just mentioned. Eventually the meniscus disappeared entirely and arthritis resulted. That was finally fixed by a partial knee replacement that was extremely successful. The surgery was done by a guy who told me he didn’t think he’d be doing he surgery for cases like mine because these new treatments were advancing so rapidly.

The problem with my unasked for advice is the cost. My surgery wasn’t covered by insurance so I decided to sell a bunch of stock out of my meager retirement portfolio. I figured a few more decades of pain free mobility was worth it.

Good luck!

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Latest Discussions»Support Forums»Seniors»My insurance denied payin...»Reply #12