Autologous Bone Marrow Aspirate Therapy in Wound Healing

To study the role of autologous bone marrow aspirate therapy (ABMAT) in wound healing. This is a retrospective analysis of 9 patients (11 chronic nonhealing wounds) in whom ABMAT was used. Patients (wounds) were grouped into two groups. Group 1 included 4 patients (5 wounds) refusing/unfit for reconstruction and managed only with ABMAT. Group 2 included 5 patients (6 wounds) who agreed/fit for reconstruction after wound bed preparation with ABMAT. End point of the study was complete wound healing. ABMAT helped in complete healing of chronic nonhealing wounds by secondary intention in group 1 patients and enhanced process of wound bed preparation for reconstruction in group 2 patients. This study highlights the importance of ABMAT in the management of chronic nonhealing wounds. ABMAT helps in wound bed preparation to allow the wound to heal completely or cover by skin graft/flap.