A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review on the Use of Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Knee Osteoarthritis Management

• Published in: Indian journal of orthopaedics Vol. 59; no. 8; pp. 1078 - 1089
• Main Authors: Yang, Yu, Serag, Ibrahim, Cao, De-yu, Saleh, Mahmoud G. A., Shaban, E. A., Alkabi, Ahmad, Moawad, Mostafa Hossam El Din
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New Delhi Springer India 01.08.2025
• Subjects: Conservative Orthopedics; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Orthopedics; Review Article; Surgical Orthopedics; Intra-articular injection; Knee osteoarthritis; Regenerative medicine; WOMAC; Human adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells; VAS; Stem cell therapy; Meta-analysis; Quality of life

Background Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is one of the most common forms of joint degeneration, frequently resulting in persistent pain, reduced mobility, and impaired quality of life. The disease is characterized by the progressive breakdown of articular cartilage, synovial inflammation, and subchondra...