Editorial Commentary: Thinking “Inside the Box” Yields the Possibility of Harvesting Stem Cells From “Inside the Injured Knee”

Editorial Commentary: Thinking “Inside the Box” Yields the Possibility of Harvesting Stem Cells From “Inside the Injured Knee”

Abstract Looking to the injured knee for potential stem cell harvesting has attractive benefits. Stem cells can be successfully harvested but the concentrations with the current technology are lower than bone marrow or lipoaspirate sites. The technique of utilizing the knee effusion and tissue by-pr...

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Veröffentlicht in:Arthroscopy 2017-04, Vol.33 (4), p.798-799
1. Verfasser: Rossi, Michael J., M.D., M.S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Knee
Knee Injuries
Knee Joint
Orthopedics
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Looking to the injured knee for potential stem cell harvesting has attractive benefits. Stem cells can be successfully harvested but the concentrations with the current technology are lower than bone marrow or lipoaspirate sites. The technique of utilizing the knee effusion and tissue by-products after cruciate ligament injury shows future promise.
ISSN:0749-8063
1526-3231
DOI:10.1016/j.arthro.2017.01.014