Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine

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ISSN: 2639-9512
Case Report

BMAC Injection Improves 65-Year Old’s Knee Osteoarthritis Pain

Authors: Lin J, Mila Scheinberg.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-9512.1080


Abstract

This case study presents the challenging scenario of a 65-year-old male who suffered from debilitating knee pain resulting from preexisting arthritis. Despite various attempts to alleviate the pain, including a corticosteroid injection and activity modification, the patient’s condition continued to deteriorate, leading to limited mobility and reliance on a cane to ambulate. With the failure of conservative measures, the patient’s orthopedic surgeon contemplated the possibility of a total knee replacement. However, the patient opted for an alternative treatment plan involving bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) injections. After an initial left knee aspiration, two injections of BMAC were administered. Remarkably, three weeks after the first injection, the patient’s condition improved by 90%, and the pain during physical activities reduced significantly. At the patient’s final appointment, he reported being able to walk up and down the stairs without pain. Four months after treatment, the patient embarked on a journey to the Swiss Alps where he spent upwards of four hours a day climbing in the mountainous terrain. He expressed a total absence of pain while navigating up and down the steep landscape. This case study highlights the potential efficacy of BMAC injections as a non-surgical treatment option for knee osteoarthritis pain management. Further research is necessary to evaluate long-term outcomes of this treatment approach.

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Citation: Lin J, Mila Scheinberg. BMAC Injection Improves 65-Year Old’s Knee Osteoarthritis Pain. Stem Cells Regen Med. 2023; 7(2). DOI: 10.33425/2639-9512.1080
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