Chicago orthopedic surgeon, Mitchell Sheinkop, M.D., in collaboration with Regenerative Sciences, Inc., is seeking qualified candidates in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan for a clinical trial comparing the efficacy of stem cell therapy to traditional treatments for degenerative knee conditions. Regenerative Sciences, Inc. is a Colorado-based company that specializes in regenerative orthopedic medicine. Sheinkop is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, former director of the joint replacement program and professor emeritus at Rush University Medical Center.
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common degenerative joint conditions in the United States, affecting millions of individuals and resulting in 700, 000 knee replacements a year, according to the release by Rosner Public Relations. In the study the Regenexx stem cell therapy will be compared and measured against the treatments given to a control group of patients undergoing exercise therapy and other non-surgical modalities, as well as historical results of those who have had knee replacement surgery.
The study will focus on patients, 18 to 70 years old with injuries, arthritis and other degenerative conditions of the knee. Those who qualify will receive the treatment at no cost to the patient, but they must agree to a periodic assessment protocol over a two year period.
“Regenerative Sciences continues to be at the forefront of regenerative orthopedic medicine in the United States and Europe. I have seen the ability of these new biological treatments help heal injuries and degenerative conditions without surgery and I believe they will soon become the new-normal for treating many orthopedic conditions, ” said Sheinkop.
I’m interested. Where can I get more information. I am 69 years old with a painfully bad knee and I’m considering surgery.
I am 59 years old and have a bad knee. (Two of them, actually). My orthopedic surgeon’s P.A. in Milwaukee made the remark to me last year that I should, perhaps, consider a knee replacement or maybe a partial replacement. I DO NOT want to do this – I am too active. I know that the world of stem cell therapy is right around the corner and, in fact, is happening right now. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to participate in the clinical trial discussed above.
Thank you.
Mary Waldheim
Orthopedic surgeon has told me that I need knee replacements. I am very interested in stem cell therapy. I would like to participate in the clinical trial. Thanks Greg Hart
I am 71 years old. I would like to avoid knee replacement
surgery. I had orthoscopic surgery on my left knee in 1997 for torn meniscus, now that knee is almost bone on bone.
Both knees are painful. I would like to participate in this study. Thank you, Judith Ginsberg
I am 61 years old, and am inquiring about your stem cell therapy I have osteoarthritis in both knees, and am looking at total knee replacement. I have an aorta valve that is mechanical. I am on blood thinner. I would prefer this instead of surgery. I am looking at knee surgery in Nov. Would love to participate in your trial. Thanks, Esther
I am 66 years old, have had a orthoscopic surgery on rt. knee and have tightness in both knees. I am active walking 2-3 miles per day, I take an exercise class or yoga class on those days also. I volunteer at our local hospital so have an active life now and would be interested in your trials so I can continue with life in the fast lane. I have no other health issues.
Thanks, Lil
I am a 53 year old RN with OA of bilateral knees, right is significantly worse. I am very interested in stem cell therapy and would very much like to participate in a clinical trial.
Respectfully, barb
I am 65 years old for the last 12 years I have taken the synvisc and orthovisc shots I went to the doctor for the next series its bone on bone he wants me to get 2 knee replacements so I am interested in the stem cell trail if you would let me! i am not good with e mails so if you would call
me it would be better for me 1-262-345-5035.
thank you
donna
If you are doing clinical trial using stem cell regeneration for knee pain, please contact me by email. thank you, Sandra
I am very interested in the study. I have a bad knee that my doctor has told me will need replacement.
69 yr active female stem cell for both knees
I am looking for stem cell therapy trials
I too am looking for stem cell therapy trials!! Two bad knees – I don’t want typical knee replacement surgery
Have a very arthritic knee, replacement is out of the question have heard too many horror stories. I walk 2 miles a day with my dog. Teach silver sneakers 3 days a week for seniors at the YMCA and would like to be able to continue this. Just did a cortisone injection and know that will not be the answer.
Greetings! I can’t tell if you are still conducting trials, but i am 56 y.o. healthy female and have osteoarthritis in both knees. I am very interested in stem cell therapy and I am looking for a clinical trial to participate in. I have been told I need partial knee replacements for now, and will need full knee replacement eventually. I have tried Hyaluronic Acid injections, anti-inflammatory, and exercises. Otherwise very healthy.
Gwen
I am interested in stem cell therapy for my hip!! If you extend your practice to hips I would be very thankful to hear from you! I’m considering surgery due to the horrible pain but would rather not if possible!
I’m 65 yr old & in great physical health otherwise!!
Thank you!!
Please help i am 55 and can’t get by with the synvisc 1 shots for more than 6 months; and I am not ready for joint replacement.
can you help me I will go anywhere to do it.
Thanks for you considration;
Sincerely
cheryl Montgomery
I am interested, as I will need 2 knee replacements if I cannot find another way, and Medicare does not pay for it.
I’m 61 and had a total knee replacement almost 10 years ago. I’ve started having knee pain again and don’t want to have a revision. Will stem cell therapy help me?
I would like more information. I’m 75 and I had two knee replacement on my left knee and it still not doing good. My right knee is bone on bone as I won’t have it replace in case it turn out like my left one. So I’m looking for alternative to take away the pain. Thank you . Ervin Paul
More information on trials out
I am interested in stem cell therapy. I had the hyaluronic acid shots on my left knee and they do help, but my pain is getting worse. Please let me know what do I need to do to get this going.
I have osteoarthritis in both knees, 68 years old. would like to participate in a trial due to the costs quoted. $12,000.00, no insurance coverage accepted, no guarantee…thank you for your consideration
61 y old female needs total knee replacement in California, Can you help? Insurance will not consider Stem Cell, they just want to cut. PLEASE help.
Hello. Would like to be considered for your trials. Just turned 62 years. 190 pounds. 6foot1inch. 3-1/2 years ago had a total right knee replacement. Doing well but dread having surgery to bone on bone left knee. Work out regularly and recently retired from the workplace so availability is no problem. Thanks for your consideration.
I have bone on bone left knee right knee was replaced back in july