Stem cell injections for axial back pain: a systematic review of associated risks and complications with a case illustration of diffuse hyperplastic gliosis resulting in cauda equina syndrome.

CONCLUSIONS: There are still insufficient data to support stem cell injections for back pain. Additional RCTs with long-term follow-up are necessary before statements can be made regarding the efficacy and safety. PMID: 31491761 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Journal of Neurosurgery.Spine - September 5, 2019 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Aoun SG, Peinado Reyes V, El Ahmadieh TY, Davies M, Patel AR, Ban VS, Plitt A, El Tecle NE, Moreno JR, Raisanen J, Bagley CA Tags: J Neurosurg Spine Source Type: research