Emerging Applications of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine to Sports Injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The treatment of sports-related musculoskeletal injuries with stem cells has become more publicized because of recent reports of high-profile athletes undergoing stem cell procedures. There has been increased interest in defining the parameters of safety and efficacy and the indications for potential use of stem cells in clinical practice.

Purpose

To review the role of regenerative medicine in the treatment of sports-related injuries.

Study design

Review.

Method

Relevant studies were identified through a PubMed search combining the terms stem cells and cartilage, ligament, tendon, muscle, and bone from January 2000 to August 2013. Studies and works cited in these studies were also reviewed.

Results

Treatment of sports-related injuries with ste

SUBMITTER: Ajibade DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4555618 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature