Adipose-Derived Stem Cells for Rotator Cuff Tears — MRI-Confirmed Tendon Regeneration and Long-Term Improvement
Study:A 2-year prospective study (Jo et al., Arthroscopy, 2020) evaluated the use of autologous adipose-derived stem cells (AD-MSCs) for partial-thickness rotator cuff tears. Nineteen patients received ultrasound-guided intratendinous injections of AD-MSCs. They were followed for 2-years and evaluated for pain, strength, function and tendon healing on MRI. Results: Shoulder pain decreased by approximately 90% at […]