Mesenchimali e patologia condrale e osteocondrale del ginocchio: indicazioni e risultati

Abstract Background osteochondral lesions of the knee (OLK) are a cause of knee pain and associated diseases. A new bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (CSM) technique has been developed for the treatment of OLK. Results: clinical outcomes, by IKDC and KOOS evaluation before surgery and subsequent follow-up, showed a significant improvement in scores. Control MRI and bioptic samples showed an osteochondral regeneration of the lesion site. Conclusions the one-step technique appears to be a good and reliable option for the treatment of OLK, both in terms of clinical outcomes and of imaging results.