Cartilage stem cells
What is cartilage stem cell therapy?
After a minimal skin incision, allogeneic stem cells obtained from cord blood are applied to the damaged knee cartilage to induce the cartilage to regenerate itself. Until recently, artificial joint replacement was considered the only surgical option for patients with end-stage degenerative arthritis. But since the news that the head coach of the Korean national team at the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup had received cartilage stem cell therapy, it has drawn attention among patients with degenerative arthritis.
Damaged cartilage area
Regenerated cartilage area
Candidates for cartilage stem cell therapy
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caused by aging
Patients with degenerative arthritis -
Trauma or a cartilage defect
Patients with advanced arthritis -
Pain so bad you cannot sleep
when the pain is that severe
Cartilage stem cell therapy: methods of treatment
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- The damaged cartilage is first identified with joint endoscopy.
- 2
- The area where the damaged cartilage is missing is exposed, and micro-holes are made at regular intervals.
- 3
- The stem cell therapy is filled into the holes in the cartilage defect and then spread evenly over the surrounding area.
Post-treatment precautions
- Treatment results and duration may vary depending on individual symptoms.
- Very rarely, bleeding, infection or blood clots may occur with surgery or procedures.
- Temporary side effects may occur after treatment and vary with each individual's condition.
