Stem cell therapy is an emerging biologic approach that Mead and other proponents expect will dramatically alter the practice of orthopedics.
What’s needed are more clinical studies to validate the regenerative capabilities of stem cells for damaged joint surfaces caused by trauma or wear and tear. The therapy uses patients’ own stem cells drawn from bone marrow.
“I think this is the future of orthopedics and a really bright tool,” Mead said. “This isn’t the answer to everything. It is going to help us do a lot of things we could not do before.”
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