I tried the stem cell therapy for my osteochondral lesion. The dr took fat from my hip and bone marrow from my pelvis, then injected those stem cells into my talus using a needle guided by ultrasound. It was not a surgery, just an in-office procedure. I had to remain non weight bearing for 3 days, then used the boot as needed to walk.
It’s been 12-13 weeks. I am feeling better, but I can’t push it. I no longer need the cortisone injection, only use 2 Aleve a day (rather than 4), and overall have less pain. I do still wear my boot for half the working day. I’m going to start decreasing boot time. It seems like some days are ok and others are still kind of bad. It can get bad easily if I over do walking, walk too fast, or walk on uneven ground. They told me I’m in the infancy stages of healing, but I feel like I’ve hit a plateau. From what I understand 6-9 months is a good predictor. But it’s so hard to be wondering and to wonder if I should have hope. I still get catching in the joint. Sigh. I’m not sure if this helps. OCD management is a long and exhausting ride