Biologics News

BOSTON — Researchers from Madrid found a posterior interosseous artery adipofascial flap technique was safe for treatment of patients with distal radioulnar joint osteoarthritis, based on results presented here.

Results showed intra-articular injection of microfragmented adipose tissue or platelet-rich plasma had comparable low numbers of failures and adverse events without signs of disease progression in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Andrews Medicine and Celltex Therapeutics Corporation have announced the formation of Andrews Celltex Biologics, a new company focused on the development of biotechnology and stem cell research for the treatment of athletic injuries.

BOSTON — Allograft to repair traumatic peripheral nerve injuries in pediatric patients was associated with no surgical complications. Some patients had normal extremity use and return to full activities postoperatively, study data showed.

Although cartilage repair and restoration still pose clinical challenges in orthopedics, the knowledge of cartilage repair and healing gained in the last decade has resulted in advanced surgical techniques and improved outcomes.

Articular cartilage injuries in athletes require careful consideration when establishing a treatment plan, as an athlete’s high activity level and training schedule require optimization of the surgical treatment and intervention timing.

QUEBEC CITY — Results showed ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injections into the tibial tendon sheath were a safe nonoperative treatment for patients with posterior tibialis tendinopathy, with the best pain relief in obese patients.

Published results showed arthroscopic double-row repair augmented with a bioinductive bovine collagen implant may yield favorable rates of radiographic retear and substantial functional recovery for full-thickness rotator cuff tears.

An estimated 27 million U.S. youths participate in team sports and approximately 60 million youths participate in some type of organized athletics.

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