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Baroncini A, Eschweiler J, Kobbe P, Quack V, Smajic S, Trobisch P, Hildebrand F, Migliorini F. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Applications in Spine Disorders: A Comprehensive Review. APPLIED SCIENCES 2021; 11:7966. [DOI: 10.3390/app11177966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2025]
Abstract
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are increasingly being employed in a number of orthopedic settings, in particular in the treatment of hip and knee osteoarthritis. Recently, the use MSCs has been investigated for different spine settings. However, the use of these cells is not yet widespread in the clinical practice. The aim of this review was to investigate the current literature regarding the use of MSCs in different spine conditions and discuss possible future applications. In particular, degenerative disc disease is the most studied field for MSC application, and is the only one that has already reached the clinical practice, albeit not routinely. Spinal cord injuries are another extensively investigated use of MSCs: despite encouraging preliminary results, a consensus on the efficacy of stem cell therapy for spinal cord injuries has not yet been reached, and their use is still only experimental.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alice Baroncini
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Department of Spine Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, 52152 Simmerath, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
| | - Philipp Kobbe
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
| | - Valentin Quack
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
| | - Samir Smajic
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, St-Josef-Krankenhaus, 52441 Linnich, Germany
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Eifelklinik St. Brigida, 52152 Simmerath, Germany
| | - Frank Hildebrand
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
| | - Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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