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New study calls into question the superiority of stem cell therapy for treating knee pain

New study calls into question the superiority of stem cell therapy for treating knee pain

An Emory team of investigators in collaboration with other recruitment sites throughout the nation has explored the potential of mesenchymal stem cells as a game-changing treatment option for knee OA, one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain. "The study demonstrated no superiority of any cell therapy over corticosteroids in reducing pain intensity over the course of a year."

Source: Medical Xpress

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