This study which is a world first in humans was a phase 1 2 trial using stem cells from a donor for treatment of osteoarthritis in knees.
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The australasian college of sports and exercise physicians says more robust peer reviewed.
Some research has shown promising results and it may one day become an accepted treatment option.
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Stem cell therapy is generally considered a safe procedure with minimal complications however as with any medical procedure complications can occur.
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Some risks factors related to stem cell therapy include infection as bacteria viruses or other pathogens that can cause disease may be introduced during the preparation process.
We don t have a lot of controlled trials yet says keith bjork md an orthopedist in amarillo tx who has given stem cell treatments to about 500 patients with knee arthritis in the past 5 years.
Trials comparing stem cell therapy with other treatments or simply comparing before and after show some promise but the nature or lack of the comparison groups make it difficult to draw firm conclusions about the effectiveness of stem cell treatment.
Our practitioners have published a level 1 study on allogeneic stem cell therapy in the journal of translational medicine.