Stem Cell: Regrows damaged cartilage

[Cleoriff]

More amazing medical news.

In Australia Melbourne researchers have pioneered a new stem cell treatment that could replace surgery for problematic joints.

Doctors claim to have halted damage caused by degenerative conditions and even reversed it.

Having worked in orthopaedics and trauma for years and seen countless patients undergo knee and hip replacement surgery, this new treatment could dramatically change the way we treat those with degenerative bone diseases

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/02/29/08/19/stem-cells-used-to-regrow-damaged-knee-cartilage-i...

[Cleoriff]

Apologies for the gap above. A coding issue again. Could @Anonymous or @Toby please correct it? 

[jonsie]

Great to see more pioneering medical breakthroughs. Good start to the week and thanks for keeping up up to date with medical advancement @Cleoriff

[Cleoriff]

This is something that could affect many of us @jonsie. Not just those who have developed osteo arthritis but many have sustained injuries through playing contact sports. Any of this can cause bone degeneration at any age.

If diagnosed early enough this treatment could rule out the need for joint replacement surgery.

[viridis]

So by using stem cells they can "regenerate" ruptured ligaments and bone cartilage?
Amazing, truly amazing

[Cleoriff]

Yup...and they will be looking at stem cell treatment for lower back vertebra degeneration. All a bit late for me but if you think of all the people who suffer with back problems this is a major breakthrough.......

[anticpated]

Good stuff.