Article 1 this month found mesenchymal stem cells in the stump of torn ACLs. This finding opens the way for possible technology to regrow ACLs in the laboratory by culturing these cells. While this technology would be many years away at best, this finding is an important first step. Article 2 measured the levels of
Each month there are numerous new scientific journal articles in the world’s peer-reviewed literature dealing with stem cells, platelet rich plasma, and regenerative medicine. This blog summarizes the main point of those that I feel are of general and orthopaedic interest.
Each month there are roughly 50 – 75 new scientific journal articles in the world’s peer reviewed literature dealing with the human ACL which we collect and peruse. I will summarize the main point of those few that, in my opinion, say something genuinely new or particularly important in this monthly blog. ARTICLES
Each month there are roughly 50 – 75 new scientific journal articles in the world’s peer reviewed literature dealing with the human ACL which we collect and peruse. I will summarize the main point of those few that, in my opinion, say something genuinely new or particularly important in this monthly blog. ARTICLES
A very knowledgeable patient told me just this week about a stem cell group whose well-produced promotional materials had greatly impressed him. They were treating a variety of diseases with great success he felt. I looked into them for him at his request. I found that they were using techniques that were not FDA-approved. And unfortunately, there had been multiple serious health problems in patients treated by them.
