2018 Orthobiologics Surgical Skills Online-2 - Case presentation (Trials and Studies)

2 - Case presentation (Trials and Studies)

Video Transcription

Video Summary

The video transcript discusses the potential use of biologics in osteoarthritis patients. The speaker presents a case of a 34-year-old patient with significant arthritis, including patellofemoral arthritis, and involvement of the medial and lateral compartments. The patient has no previous injury or surgery history, but does have a medical history of asthma. The speaker suggests that biologics may be beneficial for osteoarthritis patients with inflammation and discusses the use of non-inflammatory platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a potential treatment option. They also discuss the harvesting of adipose tissue and its potential use in cellular therapy for osteoarthritis. The speaker mentions ongoing trials and the need for more research in this area.

Keywords

biologics

osteoarthritis

inflammation

platelet-rich plasma

cellular therapy