Micro-fragmented adipose tissue for the treatment of hip osteoarthritis: A prospective pilot study at 1-year follow-up.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Micro-fragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) has been proposed as a promising option for hip osteoarthritis (OA). The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate clinical outcomes of MFAT injections in patients with hip OA.

Methods

Thirty patients (19 men and 11 women, 55.7 ± 8.2 years) with symptomatic hip OA (Tönnis Grade 1-2) were treated with a single ultrasound-guided MFAT injection. Patients were evaluated at baseline and 1-3-6-12 months of follow-up with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), and Harris Hip Score (HHS). Adverse events were also documented. MFAT samples were evaluated for cell analysis and characterization.

Results

No major complications were reported, and only three patients faile

SUBMITTER: Zaffagnini M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12745173 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature