Intra-articular injection of culture-expanded mesenchymal stem cells with or without addition of platelet-rich plasma is effective in decreasing pain and symptoms in knee osteoarthritis: a controlled, double-blind clinical trial

ConclusionAn intra-articular injection of bone marrow-derived culture-expanded MSCs with or without the addiction of PRP is effective in improving the function and decreasing symptoms caused by knee OA at 12-month follow-up.Level of evidenceII.

Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - October 4, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research