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ReviewBiomolecules & therapeutics2025

Intra-Articular Injection of Stem Cells for the Regeneration of Knee Joint Cartilage: a Therapeutic Option for Knee Osteoarthritis - a Narrative Review.

Hyun Jae Lee, Rajib Hossain, Chang-Heon Baek, Choong Jae Lee, Sun-Chul Hwang

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Review in Biomolecules & therapeutics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  3. Amelogenin Null Mice Develop Osteoarthritis, While Its Application Mitigates Disease Phenotypes in a Rat Model.FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Hyun Jae LeeSmith Liberal Arts College and Department of Addiction Science, Graduate School, Sahmyook University, Seoul 01795, Republic of Korea.
Rajib HossainDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Chang-Heon BaekDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea.
Choong Jae LeeDepartment of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon 35015, Republic of Korea.
Sun-Chul HwangDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery and Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine and Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Jinju 52727, Republic of Korea.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Current approaches to regulating osteoarthritis primarily focus on symptom management; however, these methods often have significant side effects and may not be suitable for long-term care. As an alternative to conventional treatments, injecting stem cells into knee joint cartilage is a promising option for repairing damaged cartilage. In this review, we outline the general procedure for stem cell treatment of knee joint cartilage regeneration, emphasizing the potential of intra-articular stem cell injections as a therapeutic option for osteoarthritis. We examined and summarized patient evaluation and preparation for knee joint stem cell therapy, stem cell harvesting, stem cell preparation, injection procedures for stem cell therapy, post-injection care and monitoring, potential outcomes of stem cell therapy, and considerations and risks associated with stem cell therapy. Overall, stem cell injections for knee joint cartilage damage represent a promising frontier in orthopedic care. They offer potential benefits such as pain and inflammation reduction, promotion of cartilage repair and regeneration, and the possibility of avoiding more invasive treatments such as knee surgery. Ongoing collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and regulatory organizations is crucial for advancing this field and translating scientific discoveries into effective clinical applications.

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CartilageOsteoarthritisStem cells

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PMID39632656
PMCPMC11704397

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