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Filho JPGA, Macedo RDR, Centurion P, de Sousa EB. Arthroscopy With Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction Using a Selective Tissue Engineering Photo-Stimulation Technique for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis. Arthrosc Tech 2024; 13:103015. [PMID: 39233810 PMCID: PMC11369935 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2024.103015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/08/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by articular cartilage degeneration, synovial inflammation, and subchondral bone thickening, affecting the synovial joint as an organ and leading to pain and disability. Subcutaneous stromal vascular fraction is safe and relieves pain, improves function, and repairs cartilage defects in patients with knee OA. Our goal is to describe step-by-step the arthroscopic treatment of mild to moderate knee OA with photo-stimulated stromal vascular fraction harvested from the thigh using a selective tissue engineering photo-stimulation ("One S.T.E.P.") technique.
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- José Paulo Gabbi Aramburu Filho
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Service, Rio de Janeiro Military Police Central Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Hospital Quinta D’Or, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Hospital IFOR–Rede D’Or São Luiz, São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil
- Discipline of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, ABC Faculty of Medicine, Santo André, Brazil
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- Biomedical Sciences Investigation Institute, Ricardo Palma University, Lima, Peru
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- General and Specialized Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, Brazil
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Jeyaraman M, Jeyaraman N, Ramasubramanian S, Ranjan R, Jha SK, Gupta A. Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate for Treatment of Primary Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective, Single-Center, Non-randomized Study with 2-Year Follow-Up. Indian J Orthop 2024; 58:894-904. [PMID: 38948370 PMCID: PMC11208343 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-024-01168-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/02/2024]
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Introduction Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a widespread, disabling condition with no intervention to fully restore cartilage or halt progression. Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), an autologous product from bone marrow aspiration, has shown promise as a regenerative therapy due to its cell composition and chondrogenic effects. Our study aims to assess the functional outcomes, including pain, function, satisfaction, and complications post-BMAC injection in knee OA patients. Materials and Methods In this prospective, single-center study, 63 patients with grade II-III knee OA (Kellgren-Lawrence (K-L) scale) unresponsive to conservative management underwent BMAC injection. The procedure involved bone marrow aspiration from the anterior iliac crest, processing to obtain a concentrate, followed by intra-articular injection. Patients were followed for 24 months, assessing outcomes using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score, and MOCART 2.0 score. Results The cohort, with a slight female predominance and predominantly aged 41-50 years, majorly comprised K-L grade III OA patients. BMAC treatment resulted in significant improvements in VAS pain scores, IKDC functional scores, and MOCART 2.0 scores over the 24-month follow-up. Conclusion BMAC injection provides significant improvement in both pain and functional outcomes at mid-term follow-up in patients with mild-to-moderate OA of the knee. Further high-quality, adequately powered, multi-center, prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up are necessary to justify the routine clinical use of BMAC for treatment of patients suffering with knee OA. Graphical Abstract
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- Madhan Jeyaraman
- Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077 India
- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310 India
- Clinical Research Associate, Virginia Tech India, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600095 India
- South Texas Orthopaedic Research Institute (STORI Inc.), Laredo, TX 78045 USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, ACS Medical College and Hospital, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Omandurar Government Estate, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600002 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306 India
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- Department of Biotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201310 India
- Department of Zoology, Kalindi College, University of Delhi, New Delhi, 110008 India
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- South Texas Orthopaedic Research Institute (STORI Inc.), Laredo, TX 78045 USA
- Regenerative Orthopaedics, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201301 India
- Future Biologics, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 USA
- BioIntegrate, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 USA
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Tang X, Huang H, Hao L. Decadal analysis of efficacy and safety profiles of mesenchymal stem cells from varied sources in knee osteoarthritis patients: A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Exp Gerontol 2024; 192:112460. [PMID: 38772192 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) is a debilitating degenerative joint ailment afflicting millions of patients. Numerous studies have assessed the efficacy of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from various sources for KOA treatment, yet direct comparisons are scarce and inconsistent. Furthermore, network meta-analysis (NMA) conclusions require updating, while the safety of MSCs therapy remains contentious. This study evaluates therapeutic approaches involving MSCs from different sources in patients with KOA through randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies. The objective is to compare the effectiveness and safety of MSCs strategies from various sources for KOA treatment. METHODS A systematic literature review was conducted to identify RCTs and cohort studies comparing different sources of MSCs in KOA patients. A randomized effects network meta-analysis was used to concurrently evaluate both direct and indirect comparisons across all protocols. RESULTS The NMA included 16 RCTS and reported 1005 participants. Adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSCs) were the most effective treatment, showing significant improvements in the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Short Form 36 (SF-36 scale), the International Knee Literature Committee Knee Evaluation Scale (IKDC subjective scores), and the Knee Injury and OA Outcome Score (KOOS). The probabilities are P = 85.3, P = 70.5, P = 88 and P = 87, respectively. Compared with placebo, AD-MSCs resulted in a VAS Score (SMD 0.97; 95%CI 0.37, 1.57), IKDC subjective scores (SMD -0.71; 95%CI -1.20, -0.21) was significantly reduced. Umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSCs) showed significant improvements in the University of Western Ontario and McMaster University OA (WOMAC) (P = 91.4). Compared with placebo, UC-MSCs had a higher WOMAC Score (SMD 1.65; 95%CI 0.27, 3.03) and ranked first. Compared with MSCs, placebo emerged as the safer option (P = 74.9), with a notable reduction in AEs associated with HA treatment (RR 0.77; 95%CI 0.61, 0.97). AD-MSCs were found to have the least favorable impact on AEs with a probability of P = 13.3. CONCLUSIONS This network meta-analysis established that MSCs offer pain relief and enhance various knee scores in KOA patients compared to conventional treatment. It also identifies other therapeutic avenues warranting further exploration through high-quality studies. Nonetheless, it underscores the necessity to emphasize the potential complications and safety concerns associated with MSCs.
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- Xiaofu Tang
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330008, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330008, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang 330006, China.
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Chen X, Zheng J, Yin L, Li Y, Liu H. Transplantation of three mesenchymal stem cells for knee osteoarthritis, which cell and type are more beneficial? a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:366. [PMID: 38902778 PMCID: PMC11188250 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04846-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND In knee osteoarthritis (KOA), treatments involving knee injections of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSC), adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (AD-MSC), or umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UC-MSC) have shown promise in alleviating symptoms. However, which types of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have the best therapeutic outcomes remain uncertain. METHOD We systematically searched PubMed, OVID, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library until January 1, 2024. The study evaluated five endpoints: Visual Analog Score (VAS) for Pain, Range of Motion (ROM), Whole-Organ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Score (WORMS), Western Ontario McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and adverse events (ADs). Standard meta-analysis and network meta-analysis were performed using Stata 16.0. RESULTS Fifteen studies involving 585 patients were included in the meta-analysis. Standard meta-analysis revealed significant improvements with MSCs in VAS score (P < 0.001), knee ROM (P < 0.001), and WOMAC (P < 0.016) compared to traditional therapy. In the network meta-analysis, autologous MSCs significantly improved VAS score [SMD = 2.94, 95% CI (1.90, 4.56)] and knee ROM [SMD = 0.26, 95% CI (0.08, 0.82)] compared to traditional therapy. Similarly, BM-MSC significantly improved VAS score [SMD = 0.31, 95% CI (0.11, 0.91)] and knee ROM [SMD = 0.26, 95% CI (0.08, 0.82)] compared to hyaluronic acid. However, compared with traditional therapy, autologous or allogeneic MSCs were associated with more adverse reactions [SMD = 0.11, 95% CI (0.02, 0.59)], [SMD = 0.13, 95% CI (0.002, 0.72)]. Based on the surface under the cumulative ranking results, autologous BM-MSC showed the most improvement in ROM and pain relief in KOA patients, UC-MSC (SUCRA 94.1%) were most effective for positive WORMS, and AD-MSC (SUCRA 70.6%) were most effective for WOMAC-positive patients. CONCLUSION MSCs transplantation effectively treats KOA patients, with autologous BM-MSC potentially offering more excellent benefits.
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- Xiyang Chen
- Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Discipline Construction Office, Panzhihua Central Hospital, Panzhihua, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Traditional Chinese Orthopedics and Traumatology, Center for Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Discipline Construction Office, Panzhihua Central Hospital, Panzhihua, Sichuan Province, China.
- School of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China.
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Park S, Park S, Jang JN, Choi YS, Kim DS, Sohn JE, Park JH. Radiofrequency ablation versus intra-articular mesenchymal stem cell injection for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2024:rapm-2024-105526. [PMID: 38876799 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2024-105526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent degenerative disease and causes disability, pain and imposes a substantial burden on patients. Conventional treatments for knee OA show limited effectiveness. Consequently, innovative treatments, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and intra-articular mesenchymal stem cells (IA MSC), have gained attention for addressing these limitations. OBJECTIVE We compared the efficacy of RFA and IA MSC for knee OA through a network meta-analysis (NMA). EVIDENCE REVIEW A literature search was conducted using PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and handsearching. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing RFA or IA MSC to conventional treatments for knee OA were included. The primary outcomes comprised the pain score and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). The clinical outcomes were compared using a frequentist approach, and the treatments were ranked using the surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) values. FINDINGS We included 34 RCTs (n=2371). Our NMA revealed that RFA and IA MSC were significantly more effective than conventional treatments in managing pain at both 3 and 6 months with moderate certainty. Specifically, RFA demonstrated the highest SUCRA values, indicating its superior efficacy. For WOMAC scores, both RFA and MSC showed significant improvements at 3 months, with RFA maintaining its lead at 6 months, although MSC did not display significant superiority at this stage. CONCLUSIONS This analysis suggests that RFA and MSC are resilient treatment options in knee OA. Despite some study heterogeneity, these treatments consistently outperformed conventional treatments, particularly in the short to mid-term, although with varying levels of certainty in their efficacy. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42023492299.
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- Sukhee Park
- Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Gangneung, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Gangneung, Gangwon-do, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Keimyung University College of Medicine, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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Homan K, Onodera T, Matsuoka M, Iwasaki N. Glycosphingolipids in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage-Regeneration Therapy: Mechanisms and Therapeutic Prospects Based on a Narrative Review of the Literature. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4890. [PMID: 38732111 PMCID: PMC11084896 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25094890] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Revised: 04/23/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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Glycosphingolipids (GSLs), a subtype of glycolipids containing sphingosine, are critical components of vertebrate plasma membranes, playing a pivotal role in cellular signaling and interactions. In human articular cartilage in osteoarthritis (OA), GSL expression is known notably to decrease. This review focuses on the roles of gangliosides, a specific type of GSL, in cartilage degeneration and regeneration, emphasizing their regulatory function in signal transduction. The expression of gangliosides, whether endogenous or augmented exogenously, is regulated at the enzymatic level, targeting specific glycosyltransferases. This regulation has significant implications for the composition of cell-surface gangliosides and their impact on signal transduction in chondrocytes and progenitor cells. Different levels of ganglioside expression can influence signaling pathways in various ways, potentially affecting cell properties, including malignancy. Moreover, gene manipulations against gangliosides have been shown to regulate cartilage metabolisms and chondrocyte differentiation in vivo and in vitro. This review highlights the potential of targeting gangliosides in the development of therapeutic strategies for osteoarthritis and cartilage injury and addresses promising directions for future research and treatment.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Kita 15, Nishi 7, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8638, Japan; (K.H.); (M.M.); (N.I.)
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Balusani P, Shrivastava S, Pundkar A, Kale P. Navigating the Therapeutic Landscape: A Comprehensive Review of Platelet-Rich Plasma and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate in Knee Osteoarthritis. Cureus 2024; 16:e54747. [PMID: 38524005 PMCID: PMC10960965 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54747] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/23/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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This comprehensive review provides an in-depth analysis of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) as potential treatments for knee osteoarthritis. It explores their mechanisms of action, clinical efficacy, safety considerations, and the importance of personalised treatment approaches. The review highlights promising findings regarding the ability of PRP and BMAC to alleviate symptoms, improve joint function, and potentially slow disease progression. It emphasises the need for further research into long-term outcomes, direct comparative studies, protocol standardisation, biomarker identification, and cost-effectiveness assessments to enhance clinical practice. While the review does not directly compare PRP and BMAC, it provides valuable insights into their respective roles in knee osteoarthritis management. The review aims to contribute to evidence-based advancements in regenerative therapies for knee osteoarthritis by addressing critical research priorities and refining treatment strategies.
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- Prashanth Balusani
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, Wardha, IND
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, Wardha, IND
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- Orthopaedics, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, Wardha, IND
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science, Wardha, IND
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Pabinger C, Lothaller H, Kobinia GS. Intra-articular injection of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (mesenchymal stem cells) in KL grade III and IV knee osteoarthritis: 4 year results of 37 knees. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2665. [PMID: 38302491 PMCID: PMC10834500 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-51410-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 02/03/2024] Open
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Cell based therapies are increasingly used and results of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) show encouraging short- to middle term results, superior to hyaluronic acid and platelet rich plasma (PRP). Most studies describe patients with mild to moderate arthritis and results of patients with KL III and IV osteoarthritis of the knee are limited to short term evaluations. Hence, the aim of this prospective study was to investigate the mid-term outcome of BMAC injections in patients with severe osteoarthritis of the knee. The BMAC was retrieved from the iliac crest as previously published with the "reorientation technique" from the iliac crest in supine position in analgosedation and injected into the patients' osteoarthritic knees. Patients were followed-up for 4 years. WOMAC, IKDC, SF 36 and walking distance were measured in a total of 37 participants. There was an improvement of IKDC and WOMAC from the first year onwards and a significant improvement beginning from year 2 up to the mid-term follow-up: IKDC increased significantly from 56 ± 12 (range 34-81) to 73 ± 13 (range 45-100), p < 0.001. WOMAC decreased significantly from 40 ± 23 (range 6-96) to 18 ± 18 (range 0-67), p < 0.001. 35 of 37 knees improved regarding IKDC and WOMAC score from the first to the last follow-up. Not a single protheses had to be implanted. Elaborate statistical analysis was done to exclude covariates and confounders (age, time, BMI,…). In summary, this is the first study on BMAC injections into 37 osteoarthritic knees with a 4-year follow up showing significant improvements in IKDC and WOMAC scores, and with a 95% success rate and significant improvement in walking distance.Clinical relevance Describes the 4-year outcome of BMAC injections for knees with severe osteoarthritis.
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- Christof Pabinger
- IRM - Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Plüddemanngasse 45, 8010, Graz, Austria.
- Medical University of Innsbruck, Christof Probst Platz 1, 6020, Innsbruck, Austria.
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- University of Music and Performing Arts, Leonhardstraße 15, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- IRM - Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Plüddemanngasse 45, 8010, Graz, Austria
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Veronesi F, Andriolo L, Salerno M, Boffa A, Giavaresi G, Filardo G. Adipose Tissue-Derived Minimally Manipulated Products versus Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review of Clinical Evidence and Meta-Analysis. J Clin Med 2023; 13:67. [PMID: 38202074 PMCID: PMC10780289 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/14/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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The use of minimally manipulated adipose tissue (MM-AT) products is gaining increasing interest for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (OA). MM-AT represents an easy way to exploit adipose tissue properties, although clinical evidence is still limited, as well as their benefits with respect to more documented orthobiologics like platelet-rich plasma (PRP). A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of MM-AT products for knee OA management. The risk of bias of the included studies was evaluated using the Dawns and Black checklist for all the included studies and RoB-2.0 for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Thirty-three clinical studies were included in the qualitative analysis: 13 prospective case series, 10 retrospective case series, 7 RCTs, 2 retrospective comparative studies, and 1 prospective comparative study. An overall clinical improvement and few minor adverse events were observed. Five RCTs comparing MM-AT and PRP injections were meta-analyzed, showing comparable results. The analysis also highlighted the limits of the literature, with only a few high-level trials and an overall low quality. Even though the current literature is still limited, the available evidence suggests the safety and overall positive results of the intra-articular injections of MM-AT products for knee OA treatment.
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- Francesca Veronesi
- Surgical Sciences and Technologies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (F.V.); (G.G.)
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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- Applied and Translational Research (ATR) Center, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (M.S.)
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- Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica 2, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy;
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- Surgical Sciences and Technologies, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (F.V.); (G.G.)
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- Applied and Translational Research (ATR) Center, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy; (M.S.)
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Mautner K, Gottschalk M, Boden SD, Akard A, Bae WC, Black L, Boggess B, Chatterjee P, Chung CB, Easley KA, Gibson G, Hackel J, Jensen K, Kippner L, Kurtenbach C, Kurtzberg J, Mason RA, Noonan B, Roy K, Valentine V, Yeago C, Drissi H. Cell-based versus corticosteroid injections for knee pain in osteoarthritis: a randomized phase 3 trial. Nat Med 2023; 29:3120-3126. [PMID: 37919438 PMCID: PMC10719084 DOI: 10.1038/s41591-023-02632-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Various types of cellular injection have become a popular and costly treatment option for patients with knee osteoarthritis despite a paucity of literature establishing relative efficacy to each other or corticosteroid injections. Here we aimed to identify the safety and efficacy of cell injections from autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate, autologous adipose stromal vascular fraction and allogeneic human umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells, in comparison to corticosteroid injection (CSI). The study was a phase 2/3, four-arm parallel, multicenter, single-blind, randomized, controlled clinical trial with 480 patients with a diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence II-IV). Participants were randomized to the three different arms with a 3:1 distribution. Arm 1: autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (n = 120), CSI (n = 40); arm 2: umbilical cord tissue-derived mesenchymal stromal cells (n = 120), CSI (n = 40); arm 3: stromal vascular fraction (n = 120), CSI (n = 40). The co-primary endpoints were the visual analog scale pain score and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score pain score at 12 months versus baseline. Analyses of our primary endpoints, with 440 patients, revealed that at 1 year post injection, none of the three orthobiologic injections was superior to another, or to the CSI control. In addition, none of the four groups showed a significant change in magnetic resonance imaging osteoarthritis score compared to baseline. No procedure-related serious adverse events were reported during the study period. In summary, this study shows that at 1 year post injection, there was no superior orthobiologic as compared to CSI for knee osteoarthritis. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03818737.
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- Ken Mautner
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Davis, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization and Manufacturing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, Davis, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Center for Integrative Genomics, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization and Manufacturing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cures, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
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- Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization and Manufacturing, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
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