Where can I get FREE KNEE SURGERY DONATED by a physician, clinic, hospital or research facility?
I heard that UAB-Birmingham has a charity surgery program for special cases of people in dire need of surgery. I can’t find the proper contacts online and would like to hear from anyone who works at UAB or anyone who has participated in this program at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Medical Center or elsewhere. I’m 47 years old, suffering for many years from traumatic osteoarthritis and in need of left knee and right ankle replacement surgeries. I previously have had arthroscopic joint surgeries at HealthSouth Medical Center in Birmingham. Thank you.
Knee replacement surgery is very expensive and you may need to apply for medical assistance through your county medicaid agency. You may get some relief from injections of medication in the knee. You might consider the research study at: University of South Alabama – Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 / 1 (251) 460-6101
Hyalgan is a synthetic joint fluid made from rooster combs which is indicated mild to moderate arthritis. It is administered as a knee injection given once a week for 3-5 weeks. Hyalgan has been shown to provide improved shock absorption, cartilage nutrition, and pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Hyalgan candidates have mild to moderate arthritis with significant knee pain and wish to avoid surgery. The ongoing study involves evaluating patients with either 3 or 5 injections of Hyalgan. Enrolled patients are randomly assigned to 2 groups: 1) 5 weekly injections of Hyalgan or 2) 3 weekly injections of Hyalgan + 2 weekly injections of saline. Both the patient and physician are blinded to which group the patient is assigned. The USA Sports Medicine & Joint Reconstruction doctors hope to determine which injection regimen is superior in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. If you are interested in this study contact the Sports Medicine/Joint Restoration Service staff.
http://usacartilage.southalabama.edu/research.html#knee
Contact UAB Center for Joint Replacement
510 20th Street South | FOT 930 | Birmingham, Alabama 35294
Phone: 205-934-4668
Attend the upcoming Patient Education Seminar:
Enjoy Life without Hip and Knee Pain
April 26, 2004 – 10:00am
June 28,2004 – 10:00am
October 25, 2004 – 10:00am
All seminars are held at the Kirklin Clinic
Call 205-975-6500 to register
http://www.uabjointcenter.com/seminars.html
check out the local med schools,, some are located next to va hospitals,,,
References :
Knee replacement surgery is very expensive and you may need to apply for medical assistance through your county medicaid agency. You may get some relief from injections of medication in the knee. You might consider the research study at: University of South Alabama – Mobile Alabama 36688-0002 / 1 (251) 460-6101
Hyalgan is a synthetic joint fluid made from rooster combs which is indicated mild to moderate arthritis. It is administered as a knee injection given once a week for 3-5 weeks. Hyalgan has been shown to provide improved shock absorption, cartilage nutrition, and pain in patients with osteoarthritis. Hyalgan candidates have mild to moderate arthritis with significant knee pain and wish to avoid surgery. The ongoing study involves evaluating patients with either 3 or 5 injections of Hyalgan. Enrolled patients are randomly assigned to 2 groups: 1) 5 weekly injections of Hyalgan or 2) 3 weekly injections of Hyalgan + 2 weekly injections of saline. Both the patient and physician are blinded to which group the patient is assigned. The USA Sports Medicine & Joint Reconstruction doctors hope to determine which injection regimen is superior in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. If you are interested in this study contact the Sports Medicine/Joint Restoration Service staff.
http://usacartilage.southalabama.edu/research.html#knee
Contact UAB Center for Joint Replacement
510 20th Street South | FOT 930 | Birmingham, Alabama 35294
Phone: 205-934-4668
Attend the upcoming Patient Education Seminar:
Enjoy Life without Hip and Knee Pain
April 26, 2004 – 10:00am
June 28,2004 – 10:00am
October 25, 2004 – 10:00am
All seminars are held at the Kirklin Clinic
Call 205-975-6500 to register
http://www.uabjointcenter.com/seminars.html
References :
http://usacartilage.southalabama.edu/research.html#knee
http://www.uabjointcenter.com/seminars.html