Along with its needing effects, the implant or the surgical procedure during which the cells are implanted may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur soon after the implantation procedure:
Less common
Bruising - severe; signs of an infection, such as heat, redness, swelling andoozing at the place of surgery
Rare
Fever and pain - occurring together
Other side effects may not occur until weeks, months, or even years after the implantation. Check with your family doctor if any of the following delayed side effects was happen
More common
“Crackling” sound or pain when moving the knee; stiffness or “catching” of the knee
Less common or rare
Inability to bend the knee; swelling of the knee
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other effects, check with your family doctor.