Friday, September 5, 2008

Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Cartilage Repair

In previous posts, I’ve refered to the use of autologous mesenchymal stem cells for the repair of cartilage and ligament tssue by Regenerative Sciences Inc out of Colorado.  Here is a good Wikipedia entry that explains the science behind this new treatment as an alternative to traditional orthopedic surgery.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autologous_Mesenchymal_Stem_Cell_Transplant_for_Cartilage_Growth

Posted by Dan Busse MD at 13:04:16
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