Editorial Commentary: Injected Stem Cells May Not Adhere to Rabbit Cartilage Defects-Adherence May Be Improved Using Direct Application Techniques or Scaffolds.

Vangsness, C Thomas · Arthroscopy · 2019

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Adipose-derived stem cells may adhere when properly applied to a cartilage defect in rabbits, whereas injected stem cells may not adhere. Stem cell harvesting, isolation, quantification, typing, and expansion are specific; complex cartilage regeneration remains unproven; and translation to a human model is enigmatic.

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