Journal of Oncology Translational Research

The e�?ects of autologous stem cells from bone marrow and adipose tissue on patients with knee osteoarthritis

Abstract

Paul Eliot Hughes

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of knee degenerative arthritis, is the gradual loss of cartilage in the knee joint. A progression that leads to bone rubbing on bone causing functional di�?culties, pain, and sti�?ness. Studies have shown stem cells contribute to a reduction of in�?ammation and pain associated with OA. This retrospective study collects data from patients who received autologous stem cell injections of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) and/or adipose tissue (FAT).