Regenerative Cell Injections from Bone Marrow Safe and Effective for Knee Arthritis

A recent study observed that knee joint injections of bone marrow-sourced regenerative cells alone or in combination with Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) are safe and have beneficial effects in patients with symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Patients experienced significant improvements in pain, function, daily living and sports activities based on rating scores at twelve month end-points. The study noted that adding a PRP injection two weeks after the initial regenerative cell injection in the knee did not appear to add any additional benefit.

These results are encouraging for patients with knee osteoarthritis. The procedure is minimally invasive and does not require hospitalization. This is a Level 2 study, meaning it was prospective and forward looking.

Bastos R. ,et al: Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 2018 Mar 6, doi: 10:1007/s00167-018-4883-9.

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John Urse, DO

John Urse, DO, FAOAO is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with specialized training in orthobiologics, i.e. using the patient’s own cells forhealing and anti-inflammatory effects. He is the senior and founding physician for Orthopedic Association of SW Ohio, with 29 years of practice in Dayton, Ohio.

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