2018 Orthobiologics Surgical Skills Online-11 - Activated Adipose Derived Cell Transplantation in Sports Medicine by Claude T. Moorman III, MD

11 - Activated Adipose Derived Cell Transplantation in Sports Medicine by Claude T. Moorman III, MD

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The video featured Dr. Tim Taurosian, Chairman at North Carolina Orthopedic Hospital, discussing the applications of adipose-derived cellular tissues (commonly known as fat) in orthopedic procedures. Dr. Taurosian highlighted the advantages of using fat cells over other sources, such as bone marrow, due to their higher concentration of activated cells and their consistent efficacy across different age groups. He also mentioned the different methods of procuring fat cells, such as centrifuge, filtration, and the Lipogems method. Dr. Taurosian emphasized the importance of preserving the microarchitecture of fat cells for optimal results. He discussed the components of fat cells, including adipocytes, pericytes, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), and exosomes. He also mentioned various studies that have shown positive outcomes in using fat cells for different orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, soft tissue healing, and chondroinjury. Dr. Taurosian shared his own experiences with fat cell injections and highlighted the importance of addressing mechanical factors alongside biological interventions. He discussed potential indications for fat cell therapy and cited ongoing clinical trials using Lipogems. Dr. Taurosian also shared his patient-reported outcomes and discussed the safety and complications associated with the procedure. Overall, Dr. Taurosian expressed optimism regarding the potential of fat cell therapy in orthopedics.

Keywords

adipose-derived cellular tissues

orthopedic procedures

fat cells

microarchitecture preservation

fat cell therapy