Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Delivered via Intra-Articular Injection to the Knee Following Partial Medial Meniscectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study.

Vangeness article   J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Jan 15;96(2):90-8. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.M.00058. Adult Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells Delivered via Intra-Articular Injection to the Knee Following Partial Medial Meniscectomy: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Study. Vangsness CT Jr1, Farr J 2nd2, Boyd J3, Dellaero DT4, Mills CR5, Leroux-Williams M5. Author information 1University of Southern California Orthopaedic…

Application of biologics in the treatment of the rotator cuff, meniscus, cartilage, and osteoarthritis.

  J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2014 Feb;22(2):68-79. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-22-02-68. Application of biologics in the treatment of the rotator cuff, meniscus, cartilage, and osteoarthritis. Anz AW, Hackel JG, Nilssen EC, Andrews JR. Abstract Advances in our knowledge of cell signaling and biology have led to the development of products that may guide the healing/regenerative process.…

Safety reporting on implantation of autologous adipose tissue-derived stem cells with platelet-rich plasma into human articular joints.

BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2013 Dec 1;14:337. doi: 10.1186/1471-2474-14-337. Safety reporting on implantation of autologous adipose tissue-derived stem cells with platelet-rich plasma into human articular joints. Pak J, Chang JJ, Lee JH, Lee SH. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Adipose tissue-derived stem cells (ADSCs), a type of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), have great potential as therapeutic agents in regenerative medicine. Numerous…

Arthroscopy & Shoulder Injuries

2009 Aug;25(8):856-63. Outcomes of full-thickness articular cartilage injuries of the shoulder treated with microfracture. Millett PJ, Huffard BH, Horan MP, Hawkins RJ, Steadman JR Abstract PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine whether microfracture provides pain relief and improves shoulder function in patients with chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint. METHODS: Microfracture was…