knee doctor in puerto plata

[keepcoming]

Two hours there, two hours back on roads that make me carsick. I considered it, and even met with an excellent surgeon, but it's too much.

Curious (and I understand if you think it is too personal to answer) are you looking to get a knee replacement for arthritis? I have been looking into gel shots, Hyaluronan injections or Viscosupplementation injections. I just do not want to undergo another knee surgery, I have my SIL looking for info in the DR. My ortho surgeon in the USA thinks the injections may be the way to go for me.

 

[JD Jones]

Curious (and I understand if you think it is too personal to answer) are you looking to get a knee replacement for arthritis? I have been looking into gel shots, Hyaluronan injections or Viscosupplementation injections. I just do not want to undergo another knee surgery, I have my SIL looking for info in the DR. My ortho surgeon in the USA thinks the injections may be the way to go for me.

Same happened to me. My ortho here https://serviodepena.com/ pooed the idea of replacing my knees and told me we would try injections first and see what happens.
Here I am, 8 years later, and have only gone back once for one knee for another injection.
I could barely walk before.
Now I have various minor issues, but my knees aren't one of them.

 

[Meemselle]

Curious (and I understand if you think it is too personal to answer) are you looking to get a knee replacement for arthritis? I have been looking into gel shots, Hyaluronan injections or Viscosupplementation injections. I just do not want to undergo another knee surgery, I have my SIL looking for info in the DR. My ortho surgeon in the USA thinks the injections may be the way to go for me.

I've done it all. Hyaluronic acid injections (me and Jason Varitek!), cortisone, exercises, massage, bandages, everything. My knee(s) have continued to deteriorate, to the point where my quality of life is severely compromised.

 

[Lucifer]

If it's arthritis, PRP may work:

After years of abuse and sports-related injuries, my knees ain't what they used to be.

But... but received platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections on both knees last August. Still going good.

 

[keepcoming]

I've done it all. Hyaluronic acid injections (me and Jason Varitek!), cortisone, exercises, massage, bandages, everything. My knee(s) have continued to deteriorate, to the point where my quality of life is severely compromised.

I can't do the cortisone (plus didn't really work), I don't know what it is, but I get sick from it, dizzy, etc. My doctor has talked about the PRP injections Lucifer posted. I understand what you are saying, it is hard, the pain is real. Some days worse than others.

 

[Lucifer]

I can't do the cortisone (plus didn't really work), I don't know what it is, but I get sick from it, dizzy, etc. My doctor has talked about the PRP injections Lucifer posted. I understand what you are saying, it is hard, the pain is real. Some days worse than others.

The PRP injections were done right then and there: blood drawn, then spun around in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other components, and finally the concentrated PRP was injected into my knees. In and out in less than 30 minutes. No pain.

That took place in August, and I was told I could have it done again in 6 months. However, I went back in April, and told the doctor I'm still feeling good, still jogging. No major discomfort.

 

[AlterEgo]

The PRP injections were done right then and there: blood drawn, then spun around in a centrifuge to separate the platelets from other components, and finally the concentrated PRP was injected into my knees. In and out in less than 30 minutes. No pain.

That took place in August, and I was told I could have it done again in 6 months. However, I went back in April, and told the doctor I'm still feeling good, still jogging. No major discomfort.

Very interesting, first time I’m hearing of this. I wonder if they do it in DR. I’m bone on bone in my knee, doubt it would help me. I do cortisone with lidocaine injection every 3-4 months, still works for me. When it stops working I’ll bite the bullet and have it replaced.

 

[Lucifer]

I'm not sure if heath insurance covers PRP, as I had it done at the Miami VA.
But I'd recommend it to anyone having bone-on-bone pain.

 

[AlterEgo]

I'm not sure if heath insurance covers PRP, as I had it done at the Miami VA.
But I'd recommend it to anyone having bone-on-bone pain.

I’ll ask my doc next visit!

 

[cavok]

I'm not sure if heath insurance covers PRP, as I had it done at the Miami VA.
But I'd recommend it to anyone having bone-on-bone pain.

What would the average cost be w/o insurance?

 

[Lucifer]

What would the average cost be w/o insurance?

I've read somewhere from $500 and up, per injection.

Also, folks are getting PRP for tennis elbow, shoulder, and back pain.

My left knee joint was bone-on-bone, and the right one was almost there.

I jog daily (I wonder if DR1ers near Punta Cana have spotted the pony-tailed jogging fool, going against traffic, donning black shorts and black T-shirt...).

 

[keepcoming]

Blue Cross does not cover PRP injections at the moment, actually a lot of commercial insurances consider it experimental/investigational, so they won't cover it. I was quoted $850.00 by one ortho and $1000.00 by another ortho. My SIL is checking with some doctors she knows to see if it is available in the DR. My left knee is bone on bone. The right knee I had meniscus surgery done; he also did a microfracture procedure in the kneecap to help grow new cartilage, or at least that is what he told me. The right knee is not as bad as my left, but it is getting there.

 

[cavok]

I've read somewhere from $500 and up, per injection.

Also, folks are getting PRP for tennis elbow, shoulder, and back pain.

My left knee joint was bone-on-bone, and the right one was almost there.

I jog daily (I wonder if DR1ers near Punta Cana have spotted the pony-tailed jogging fool, going against traffic, donning black shorts and black T-shirt...).

Not prohibitively expensive and definitely an option worth trying before getting surgery.

 

[Meemselle]

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Very interesting, first time I’m hearing of this. I wonder if they do it in DR. I’m bone on bone in my knee, doubt it would help me. I do cortisone with lidocaine injection every 3-4 months, still works for me. When it stops working I’ll bite the bullet and have it replaced.

It is available in the DR but it is considered experimental and is not covered by insurance.