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Cadaver cartilage grafts- anybody done this crap?(Knee issue)
Posted on 8/18/22 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 8/18/22 at 5:39 pm
Minimum 9 months rehab and the cadaver replacement can be rejected by your body. Is this some bs besides a knee replacement?
This post was edited on 8/18/22 at 5:41 pm
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Posted on 8/18/22 at 5:51 pm to Taurus
It's become an almost common repair for certain kind of knee injuries.
Had a buddy that had one a couple of years ago and it went well for him.
What does your fricking doctor say?
You want to put off a knee replacement as long as possible so you don't end up at 75 needing a second one.
Had a buddy that had one a couple of years ago and it went well for him.
What does your fricking doctor say?
You want to put off a knee replacement as long as possible so you don't end up at 75 needing a second one.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 5:54 pm to Taurus
My niece had that done to repair an ACL tear. No problems and she’s a few years down the road.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 5:55 pm to Taurus
had it for an ACL tear a decade and a half ago, no issues. therapy is significantly easier than the alternative.
This post was edited on 8/18/22 at 5:56 pm
Posted on 8/18/22 at 5:55 pm to Taurus
I guess you could say the dead guy is still alive and kicking.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:01 pm to Taurus
Is that your only option for some reason?. Lots in BR use the hamstring...Dr. Andrews uses the center of your patella tendon
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:01 pm to Taurus
I did and tore that ACL within two years. The cadaver's.
This post was edited on 8/18/22 at 6:03 pm
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:04 pm to Taurus
I used my hamstring. I didn’t think the rehab was too bad, but I was abt 30. I had both ACLs repaired in one year. No issues after surgery.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:04 pm to Taurus
What part of knee?
I’m 10 weeks out from a MPFL replacement using a cadaver tendon
The tendons are “processed”, there is little to no chance of rejection, your body sees it as a medical device like a pacemaker
I did get paperwork with a code do that if I wanted to send a thank you letter to the family of the person whose tendon I received I could send it to them & they would forward it on
I’ll say I didn’t think recovery would be this tough, I’m just getting close to a 110 degree bend, still have 4-6 weeks of PT
Pain isn’t bad at all, it’s mostly stiffness
I’m 10 weeks out from a MPFL replacement using a cadaver tendon
The tendons are “processed”, there is little to no chance of rejection, your body sees it as a medical device like a pacemaker
I did get paperwork with a code do that if I wanted to send a thank you letter to the family of the person whose tendon I received I could send it to them & they would forward it on
I’ll say I didn’t think recovery would be this tough, I’m just getting close to a 110 degree bend, still have 4-6 weeks of PT
Pain isn’t bad at all, it’s mostly stiffness
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:04 pm to Taurus
Wife had it done about 10 years ago. Still going with no problems other than it hurts a few times a year with weather changes. Dr said eventually she would need a knee replacement but that’s down the road
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:06 pm to Taurus
Doesn't that go against Christian values? Using a dead body? God apparently isn't cool with that.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:13 pm to Taurus
I’m going to have it done in about 6 weeks! Stay tuned!
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:28 pm to Taurus
Replaced my torn ACL in 1986 with cadaver material and it held up for over 30 years. Dr. Drez in Lake Charles was my doctor and he was considered one if the pioneers in arthroscopic surgery at the time.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:39 pm to BayouBlitz
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Doesn't that go against Christian values
God does not take kindly to cadaver grafts and tattoos.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:41 pm to Taurus
I have someone else's ACL in my knee. It's a pretty awesome ACL. Knee is better than it was before I tore it.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:44 pm to BayouBlitz
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Doesn't that go against Christian values? Using a dead body? God apparently isn't cool with that.
What’s with you pagans thinking you know “Christian” doctrine and belief?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 6:59 pm to Taurus
Cadaver cartilage is different than what others are saying when getting an acl. They are referring to a cadaver tendon that replaced the acl. I assume you have cartilage damage and are doing this because you are too young for a total knee?
Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:10 pm to LSUJML
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The tendons are “processed”, there is little to no chance of rejection, your body sees it as a medical device like a pacemaker
I don't even think we type for these things. They do have a rejection rate, but it is low and hell, sometimes peoples immune system will reject a medical device, its just there is nothing for your cells to kill with a medical device. I guess reject might be the wrong word, maybe immune response is more appropriate.
Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:19 pm to armsdealer
I asked my PA if the tendon was fresh for lack of a better term
She said it’s not frozen but processed & something something radioactive & thats why it doesn’t have to be typed
There is always a chance of rejection but she said it’s basically zero
She said it’s not frozen but processed & something something radioactive & thats why it doesn’t have to be typed
There is always a chance of rejection but she said it’s basically zero
Posted on 8/18/22 at 8:25 pm to Taurus
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the cadaver replacement can be rejected by your body
it's possible...
I didn't risk it...
pulled the tendon from my thigh and screwed it down...
healed pretty quick...
I was 52 when it was done...
no worries...
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