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Stem Cells in Orthopedic Rheumatology: Where Clinical Signals Are Strongest
Stem-cell therapies in orthopedic rheumatology offer dual promise: immunomodulation and tissue repair. This editorial reviews 2023-2025 evidence across key rheumatic diseases, identifying where clinical signals are strongest. Mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (MSCs) show encouraging immunologic and symptomatic benefits in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), particularly lupus nephritis, with acceptable short-term safety. However, trial heterogeneity in MSC source, dose, and manufacturing limits reproducibility.
Source: ResearchGate
Hip Abduction Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Body
Strengthening your hip abductors can prevent injuries and improve mobility. These exercises focus on moving the leg outward to effectively engage and tone the muscles around the hip.
Source: Verywell Health
7 Things That Can Make Your Knee Give Out
Knee instability can be caused by different issues, including ligament tears, arthritis, and nerve damage. It may be the only symptom you have, or your knee may also hurt, pop, bruise, or swell.
Source: Verywell health
Application of Stem Cells in Degenerative Orthopedic Diseases
Degenerative orthopedic diseases, traditionally viewed as inevitable “wear-and-tear” processes, are now being reimagined as dynamic failures of tissue homeostasis orchestrated by a complex interplay of chronic inflammation and metabolic exhaustion.
Source: Frontiers
Percutaneous Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy with or without Platelet-Rich Plasma: A Meta-Analysis
PRP appears to enhance both clinical and structural outcomes when used as an adjunct to PELD, contributing to improved pain relief, functional recovery, and postoperative disc integrity. While promising, these findings highlight the need for larger high-quality studies to refine PRP protocols and confirm long-term effectiveness.
Source: Springer Nature
Future Technologies and Hip Arthroscopy: Recent Innovations in the Management of Hip Preservation Surgery
The field of hip preservation has undergone rapid technological transformation, driven by innovations that enhance diagnostic accuracy, surgical precision, and personalized care. This review explores recent advancements and future directions in hip preservation surgery. The topics covered in this review include preoperative and intraoperative tools at the forefront of innovation, including three-dimensional (3D) modeling and templating, machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR), and robotic-, computer- and AI- assisted surgery.
Source: ScienceDirect
Clinical Application of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in Daily Practice
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have been widely used in preclinical and clinical orthopaedic and traumatology studies (1). Compared to other cell therapies, MSCs have a variety of characteristics, such as a lower risk of teratoma than pluripotent stem cells, stemness potency, targeted therapy through chemo-attraction, ease of isolation, and rapid proliferation (2). However, the application from bench to bedside requires a standardized procedure for its administration (1).
Source: ScienceDirect
Short-Term Clinical Outcomes of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections in Patients With Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy and Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been increasingly applied for rotator cuff pathology; however, clinical evidence regarding its short-term efficacy remains limited. This study evaluated the effectiveness of a single PRP injection for rotator cuff injury.
Source: Cureus
Comparative Outcomes of Hip Arthroscopy-Assisted Surgery and the Direct Anterior Approach for Pipkin Type I and II Femoral Head Fractures
Comparative evidence regarding the direct anterior approach and hip arthroscopy–assisted surgery for Pipkin type I and II fractures remains limited. This study compares these minimally invasive strategies and evaluates whether fragment excision or internal fixation yields superior functional outcomes.
Source: ScienceDirect
Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Bibliometric Analysis of Global Research Trends
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) represents a major cause of pain and disability among older adults. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has emerged as a promising biologic therapy aimed at modulating inflammation and promoting cartilage repair. As the clinical use of PRP has expanded, a rapidly growing body of literature has developed examining its efficacy and mechanisms of action in knee OA. Bibliometric analysis provides a useful method to evaluate research productivity, collaborative networks, and emerging trends within a scientific field.
Source: Orthopedic Reviews
