Current Therapeutic Strategies for Stem Cell-Based Cartilage Regeneration

The process of cartilage destruction in the diarthrodial joint is progressive and irreversible. This destruction is extremely difficult to manage and frustrates researchers, clinicians, and patients. Patients often take medication to control their pain. Surgery is usually performed when pain becomes uncontrollable or joint function completely fails. [pdf-embedder url="https://www.nsorm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Stem-Cell-Based-Cartilage-Regeneration-March-2018-2.pdf" title="Stem Cell Based Cartilage Regeneration March [...]

Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplant Technique for Degenerative Joint Disease

The treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis can be a challenging problem for orthopaedic surgeons. As new research and treatment strategies have emerged, stem cell therapy has risen in popularity for the management of degenerative joint conditions. In this article, we describe a stepwise technical approach with tips and pearls to performing adipose-derived stem cell [...]

Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Transplant Technique for Degenerative Joint Disease

The treatment of mild to moderate osteoarthritis can be a challenging problem for orthopaedic surgeons. As new research and treatment strategies have emerged, stem cell therapy has risen in popularity for the management of degenerative joint conditions. In this article, we describe a stepwise technical approach with tips and pearls to performing adipose-derived stem cell [...]