Similar short-term results between scaffold implanted mesenchymal stem cells vs acellular scaffolds with concentrated bone marrow aspirate augmentation for the repair of chondral defects of the knee: evidence from a meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Zachariah Gene Wing Ow (Author), Katelyn Kaye-Ling Lim (Author), Shant Qinxiang Sin (Author), Hannah Li Xin Cheang (Author), Dean Wang (Author), Denny Tjiauw Tjoen Lie (Author), James Hoi Po Hui (Author), Keng Lin Wong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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ABSTRACT: Background: Scaffold-implanted mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are gaining popularity for the treatment of cartilage defects. However, there is little evidence comparing its efficacy against the currently well-established technique of utilizing acellular scaffolds (ACs) with concentrated bon...