Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate
Augmented ACL reconstruction yielded faster functional recovery vs. no augmentation
Published results showed ACL reconstruction augmented with bone marrow aspirate concentrate, demineralized bone matrix and suture tape yielded superior functional outcomes and faster recovery compared with standard ACL reconstruction.
Bone marrow stimulation may not affect healing rates for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
According to published results, patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair with vs. without bone marrow stimulation had similar rates of healing, postoperative clinical outcome scores and range of motion.
Study finds cell-based therapy not superior to corticosteroid injection for knee OA
At 1-year follow-up, various cell-based injections were not superior to a corticosteroid injection for pain and radiological outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis, according to results published in Nature Medicine.
Anika Therapeutics receives additional FDA clearance for injectable bone substitute
Anika Therapeutics Inc. has announced additional FDA 510(k) clearance of its Tactoset injectable bone substitute, which is now indicated for use with autologous bone marrow aspirate, according to a press release.