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Payne can expect a personalized approach: Initial consultation and imaging tests to assess the cartilage injury Cartilage biopsy procedure performed arthroscopically Cell cultivation period lasting about 4 to 6 weeks Implantation surgery under anesthesia Postoperative rehabilitation guided by physical therapy specialists Recovery times vary, but most patients gradually return to normal activities within 6 to 12 months
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At the time, the FDA cited risks of peptides, including everything from priapism long-lasting, painful erections to aiding the growth of tumors as reasons for the ban