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Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Stem cell treatment may prevent worsening of symptoms
Source: Medical News Today
Published results showed bone marrow aspirate concentrate yielded positive clinical and functional outcomes for patients with osteochondral and cartilage lesions of the talus and acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Bone marrow aspirate concentrate yielded good outcomes for foot, ankle injuries
Source: Healio
Published results showed bone marrow aspirate concentrate yielded positive clinical and functional outcomes for patients with osteochondral and cartilage lesions of the talus and acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
Can stem cells improve shoulder surgery?
Source: Medical Xpress
The reason that rotator cuff surgery fails so often has to do with a structure called the enthesis, a strong but paper-thin layer of tissue that connects tendon to bone. Once a torn tendon is grasped with sutures and anchored to the bone, the enthesis doesn't regenerate itself.
Adult Stem Cells for Cartilage Regeneration
Source: Cureus
Autologous chondrocyte implantation has been used to some extent in clinics; however it has not generated efficient, reliable results, and there is no evidence of long-term success. The usage of stem cells is more promising, particularly mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).
How to rewind the clock on arthritic cartilage … stat!
Source: USC Stem Cell
A new study in Aging Cell describes how a key protein, called Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3), might turn back the clock on aging cartilage that leads to osteoarthritis.
Avoiding Hip Replacement: How Stem Cells Can Treat Avascular Necrosis
Source: Yalemedicine
A Yale Medicine orthopaedic surgeon has developed an innovative procedure that uses a patient’s own stem cells to treat a condition that can cause painful hip fractures.
Real-world evidence study of regenerative medicine and shoulder surgery
Source: Medical Xpress
Applying regenerative medicine to a common shoulder surgery could have an impact on the need for follow-up revision surgery in some patients, according to a Mayo Clinic study of real-world evidence.
