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Fyi...normally the progression is hyaurlonic acid...then prp. Then stem cells.
hyaurlonic.is approved and my insurance paid for it. Prp and stem cell are not. Prp roughly $2k in palo alto...stem cell more.
Last time I did prp but they made a.mistake and threw in 1 hya too. Pain free for 2 years and counting.
Every knee or orthopedic surgeon…
Fyi...normally the progression is hyaurlonic acid...then prp. Then stem cells.
Hyaurlonic.is approved and my insurance paid for it. Prp and stem cell are not. Prp roughly $2k in palo alto...stem cell more.
Last time I did prp but they made a.mistake and threw in 1 hya too. Pain free for 2 years and counting.
Every knee or orthopedic surgeon knows this so if yours didn't recommend it
..suggest u find someone better.
Fyi Duke has a trial going with artificial cartilage implants apparently 10 times stronger than natural cartilage.
Regret nothing will help.my jump shot but it.would.be nice to.touch the rim once.more. hope springs eternal
You're actually making my point perfectly, Frank. Your doctors recommended that protocol and mine didn't. Not one ever mentioned Hyaluronic injections and PRP was mentioned in context of "You could try PRP but the evidence isn't clear yet."
And as for coverage of Hyaluronic injections, I just double-checked the PDF included in my plan. I doesn't say. I have to call my insurance company. But I'm going to guess my plan doesn't cover it (because it covers nothing hahahaha).
Anyway, everyone should have easy access to all this information independent of what doctor, hospital plan, or insurance plan you're on. That's what I'm working on!