The safety and efficacy of magnetic targeting using autologous mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage repair

ConclusionMagnetic targeting of MSCs was safely performed and showed complete coverage of the defects with cartilage-like tissues and significant improvement in clinical outcomes 48  weeks after treatment. The magnetic targeting of MSCs is useful as a minimally invasive treatment for cartilage repair.Level of evidence IV.
Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research