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Cartilage tissue is found in various parts of the body, including joints, rib ends, intervertebral discs, the nose, and ears. Due to its lack of blood vessels and nerve structures, cartilage has a very limited capacity for self-regeneration.
Patient selection is critically important in stem cell therapy. Administering stem cell therapy to every patient is not an appropriate approach. The decision for treatment should be made considering factors such as the patient's general condition, the severity of the ailment, age, and gender. Especially in advanced cases where the cartilage structure has been largely or entirely lost, stem cell therapy is generally not effective and is not recommended.
Stem cell therapy is generally considered for the following conditions:
* In the early stages of cartilage damage.
* In patients with cartilage damage who wish to avoid surgical intervention.
* In patients with muscle or tendon injuries, in addition to cartilage damage, and those with early-diagnosed bone nutrition problems (osteonecrosis) in the hip and knee.
Which Orthopedic Patients Should Receive Stem Cell Therapy?
Patient selection is critically important in stem cell therapy. Administering stem cell therapy to every patient is not an appropriate approach. The decision for treatment should be made considering factors such as the patient's general condition, the severity of the ailment, age, and gender. Especially in advanced cases where the cartilage structure has been largely or entirely lost, stem cell therapy is generally not effective and is not recommended.
Stem cell therapy is generally considered for the following conditions:
* In the early stages of cartilage damage.
* In patients with cartilage damage who wish to avoid surgical intervention.
* In patients with muscle or tendon injuries, in addition to cartilage damage, and those with early-diagnosed bone nutrition problems (osteonecrosis) in the hip and knee.