AOSSM 2022 Annual Meeting Recordings - no CME-Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial at 2-year follow-up

Micro-Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus Platelet-Rich Plasma for the Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial at 2-year follow-up

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The video discusses a medical analysis of using micro-fragmented fat tissue as a treatment option for patients with neo-aid. The study compared the effects of a single injection of microfragmented fat tissue versus a plasma injection. The researchers evaluated 180 patients over a two-year period and found no significant difference in clinical improvement or disease progression between the two groups. Both groups had a comparable number of adverse events. However, the adipose group showed better clinical results in patients with moderate severity, indicating that the severity of the condition may influence outcomes. Overall, the study suggests that micro-fragmented fat tissue can provide clinical improvements for up to 24 months and may be used for maintenance of benefits. Credits: None mentioned.

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Stefano Zaffagnini, MD

Keywords

micro-fragmented fat tissue

treatment option

clinical improvement

disease progression

maintenance of benefits