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Patient's View
Since Care Nexus brought in Cytotron in December 2006, many osteoarthritis patients have benefited from this Breakthrough Treatment. Here you will read and hear those who have benefited from Cytotron Treatment. |
Patient: Mdm Sivayogam
Age: 82 yrs old
From: Seremban
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Patient: Mdm Sivayogam A/P Marimuthu
Age: 82 yrs old
From: Seremban
Knee Condition: Severe osteoarthritis in femoral tibial compartment; torn and partially extruded meniscus; Possiblty torn anterior cruciate ligament and a small Baker's Cyst
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Walk with cane and could not walk straight
* Unable to climb stairs
* Could not bend left knee when lying on bed because it was very deformed
After Cytotron Treatment
* Walks much better though still have some pain due to torn anterior cruciate ligament
* Begins to climb stairs
* Left knee has improved and more flexible |
Patient: Mdm Yap Ah Keow
Age: 63 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Left knee Osteoarthritis (not involving patella); Degenerative tear in medial meniscus; Possible partial tear in anterior and posterior cruciate ligament; a loose fragment in posterior part of knee joint.
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Severe pain in both legs
* Unable to climb stairs without help
After Cytotron Treatment
* Could walk better
* Pain is less and only occasional
* Happy with the treatment |
Patient: Mdm Jaljit Kor A/P Gurbax Singh
Age: 80 yrs old (2007)

Knee Condition: Osteoarthritis with complex tear of medial meniscus and Baker's Cyst
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Could not walk without assistance (no strength)
* Difficulty lying down
* Daily activity was impossible
After Cytotron Treatment
* Can walk without assistance because knees are stronger now (uses walker occasionally)
* Normal daily chores are possible (no heavy lifting) |
Patient: Mdm Oon Sean Kin
Age: 59 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Tricompartmental osteoarthritis, more severe in lateral compartment and lateral meniscus tear
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Walk with lots of pain
* Climbing and descending the stairs were painful
After Cytotron Treatment
* Feel much better than before treatment
* Occasional pain only at certain angle
* Able to climb up and down the stairs |
Patient: Mdm Sophie Goo
Age: 70 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Severe osteoarthritis in medial compartment; Cartilage is virtually gone; Degenrative damage in patellofemoral compartment; tear in medial meniscus
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Walk with severe pain with crackling sound
* Climbing up and down the stairs slowly and with mild pain
After Cytotron Treatment
* Walk faster and much better with much strength
* She told us her X-ray taken 6 months after treatment showed distinct gap between femur (thigh) and tibia (lower leg); (we have yet to receive her X-ray) |
Patient: Mr Allen Tan
Age: 59 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Tricompartmental degeneration
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Can walk fine but feel pain especially after golfing
* Injection for replacement of synovial fluid (fluid in a joint)
After Cytotron Treatment
* Walks better without injection
* Continues golfing |
Patient: Mr Petha Apala Naidu
Age: 62 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Torn anterior cruciate ligament; thinning of medial meniscus
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Pain even in brisk walk and climbing stairs
After Cytotron Treatment
* Walk without pain
* Occasional pain when climbing stairs
* Can drive normally |
Patient: Mdm Beant Kaur A/P Kishen
Age: 75 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Anterior cruciate ligament torn (left and right); Tear on the anterior and posterior horn of medial meniscus.
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Could hardly walk or balance herself (due to her weight)
* Prior to this she was hospitalized, resulting in the shrinking of her muscle, which affected her ability to stand long
* Difficulty lying down and climbing stairs
After Cytotron Treatment
* Can walk with or without walker
* Can walk faster than before treatment |
Patient: Mr Eric Goon Choy Fook
Age: 66 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Tricompartmental osteoarthritis, severe in medial compartment while mild in lateral and patellofemoral compartments; Degenerative intra substance indicates abnormality in medial meniscus; single loose body in posterior compartment
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Walk using cane
* Fell into drainage a few times
* Almost slip once when going down the stairs
After Cytotron Treatment
* Walk normally without pain
* Can also drive around
* Happy with the treatment to recommend to friends |
Patient: Mdm Tai Kon Hien
Age: 60 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Mild degeneration; both menisci intact; major ligaments intact; no loose body
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Walk with lots of pain
* Slow and pain in climbing stairs
* Long sitting also cause pain in the knee
After Cytotron Treatment
* Can walk without pain
* Sitting cause no more pain
* She is free of pain and will recommend to friends with same problem |
Patient: Encik Samah binJonid
Age: 63 yrs old (2007)
Knee Condition: Severe osteoarthritis in medial compartment; tear in the body and posterior horn of medial meniscus; Ligaments are intact
Before Cytotron Treatment
* Walk with the help of cane and with pain leaning to one side
* Pain when climbing stairs
After Cytotron Treatment
* Can walk without cane
* Can bend both knees better |
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