Skip to main content
Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 7/2020

27.08.2019 | Orthopaedic Surgery

Improved outcomes after mesenchymal stem cells injections for knee osteoarthritis: results at 12-months follow-up: a systematic review of the literature

verfasst von: Filippo Migliorini, Björn Rath, Giorgia Colarossi, Arne Driessen, Markus Tingart, Marc Niewiera, Jörg Eschweiler

Erschienen in: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery | Ausgabe 7/2020

Einloggen, um Zugang zu erhalten

Abstract

Purpose

According to the World Health organization (WHO), more than 10% in people older than 60 years suffer from osteoarthritis (OA). Over the last years, there has been an increased interest around regenerative medicine, especially regarding stem cell treatments and related applications. We hypothesize that stem cell therapies can represent a feasible option for idiopathic knee OA, delaying or even avoiding the joint replacement. To emphasize the potential of percutaneous injections of mesenchymal stem cells for knee OA, a comprehensive systematic review of the literature was conducted.

Material and methods

Two independent authors (FM, GC) performed the literature search. This study was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines (PRISMA). The main databases were accessed: Pubmed, Embase, Google Scholar, Cochrane Systematic Reviews, Scopus, AMED. For this systematic review, all articles treating percutaneous injections of mesenchymal stem cells for knee OA were considered. Because of the rapid advancements promoted by the scientific progress on stem cell expansion and processing, only articles published within the last five years were included. Solely articles reporting the outcomes of interest across 6- and 12-month follow-up were recruited for eligibility. We included only studies reporting quantitative data under the outcomes of interest. We referred for the quality assessment to the Coleman Methodology Score (CMS). The statistical analysis was performed with Review Manager Software 5.3 (The Nordic Cochrane Centre, Copenhagen).

Results

A total of 18 studies were enrolled in the present study, comprising 1069 treated knees. The mean age of the samples was 57.39 ± 7.37 years. 72% of the included studies harvested the stem cells from the iliac crest (bone marrow-derived MSCs), the remaining 28% from the adipose tissue (adipose-derived MSCs). The mean visual analogic scale improved from 18.37 to 30.98 and 36.91 at 6- and 12-month follow-up, respectively. The mean WOMAC score improved from 25.66 to 25.23 and 15.60 at 6- and 12-month follow-up, respectively. The mean walking distance improved from 71.90 to 152.22 and 316.72 at 6- and 12-month follow-up, respectively. The mean Lequesne scale improved from 33.76 to 12.90 at 12-month follow-up. The KOOS score improved from 41.07 to 8.47% and 18.94 at 6- and 12-month follow-up. All the KOOS subscales improved significantly from the baseline. A total of 136 (12.7%) local complications were detected.

Conclusion

According to the current evidences and the main findings of this systematic review, we reported that MSC infiltrations for knee OA can represent a feasible option, leading to an overall remarkable improvement of all clinical and functional considered outcomes, regardless of the cell source. Patients treated at earlier-degeneration stages reported statistically significant greater outcomes. The pain and function scores were improved considerably, thus, leading to a significant improvement of patient participation in recreational activities and quality of life.
Literatur
2.
Zurück zum Zitat Harirforoosh S, Asghar W, Jamali F (2013) Adverse effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: an update of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications. J Pharm Pharm Sci 16(5):821–847CrossRefPubMed Harirforoosh S, Asghar W, Jamali F (2013) Adverse effects of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: an update of gastrointestinal, cardiovascular and renal complications. J Pharm Pharm Sci 16(5):821–847CrossRefPubMed
3.
Zurück zum Zitat Felson DT, Lawrence RC, Hochberg MC, McAlindon T, Dieppe PA, Minor MA, Blair SN, Berman BM, Fries JF, Weinberger M, Lorig KR, Jacobs JJ, Goldberg V (2000) Osteoarthritis: new insights Part 2: treatment approaches. Ann Intern Med 133(9):726–737CrossRefPubMed Felson DT, Lawrence RC, Hochberg MC, McAlindon T, Dieppe PA, Minor MA, Blair SN, Berman BM, Fries JF, Weinberger M, Lorig KR, Jacobs JJ, Goldberg V (2000) Osteoarthritis: new insights Part 2: treatment approaches. Ann Intern Med 133(9):726–737CrossRefPubMed
12.
Zurück zum Zitat Akgun I, Unlu MC, Erdal OA, Ogut T, Erturk M, Ovali E, Kantarci F, Caliskan G, Akgun Y (2015) Matrix-induced autologous mesenchymal stem cell implantation versus matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in the treatment of chondral defects of the knee: a 2-year randomized study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 135(2):251–263. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-014-2136-z CrossRefPubMed Akgun I, Unlu MC, Erdal OA, Ogut T, Erturk M, Ovali E, Kantarci F, Caliskan G, Akgun Y (2015) Matrix-induced autologous mesenchymal stem cell implantation versus matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation in the treatment of chondral defects of the knee: a 2-year randomized study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 135(2):251–263. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1007/​s00402-014-2136-z CrossRefPubMed
17.
21.
Zurück zum Zitat Al-Najar M, Khalil H, Al-Ajlouni J, Al-Antary E, Hamdan M, Rahmeh R, Alhattab D, Samara O, Yasin M, Abdullah AA, Al-Jabbari E, Hmaid D, Jafar H, Awidi A (2017) Intra-articular injection of expanded autologous bone marrow mesenchymal cells in moderate and severe knee osteoarthritis is safe: a phase I/II study. J Orthop Surg Res 12(1):190. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-017-0689-6 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral Al-Najar M, Khalil H, Al-Ajlouni J, Al-Antary E, Hamdan M, Rahmeh R, Alhattab D, Samara O, Yasin M, Abdullah AA, Al-Jabbari E, Hmaid D, Jafar H, Awidi A (2017) Intra-articular injection of expanded autologous bone marrow mesenchymal cells in moderate and severe knee osteoarthritis is safe: a phase I/II study. J Orthop Surg Res 12(1):190. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1186/​s13018-017-0689-6 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral
22.
Zurück zum Zitat Bastos R, Mathias M, Andrade R, Bastos R, Balduino A, Schott V, Rodeo S, Espregueira-Mendes J (2018) Intra-articular injections of expanded mesenchymal stem cells with and without addition of platelet-rich plasma are safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-018-4883-9 CrossRefPubMed Bastos R, Mathias M, Andrade R, Bastos R, Balduino A, Schott V, Rodeo S, Espregueira-Mendes J (2018) Intra-articular injections of expanded mesenchymal stem cells with and without addition of platelet-rich plasma are safe and effective for knee osteoarthritis. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1007/​s00167-018-4883-9 CrossRefPubMed
25.
Zurück zum Zitat Emadedin M, Aghdami N, Taghiyar L, Fazeli R, Moghadasali R, Jahangir S, Farjad R, Baghaban Eslaminejad M (2012) Intra-articular injection of autologous mesenchymal stem cells in six patients with knee osteoarthritis. Arch Iran Med 15(7):422–428. https://doi.org/012157/AIM.0010PubMed Emadedin M, Aghdami N, Taghiyar L, Fazeli R, Moghadasali R, Jahangir S, Farjad R, Baghaban Eslaminejad M (2012) Intra-articular injection of autologous mesenchymal stem cells in six patients with knee osteoarthritis. Arch Iran Med 15(7):422–428. https://​doi.​org/​012157/​AIM.​0010PubMed
26.
Zurück zum Zitat Emadedin M, Ghorbani Liastani M, Fazeli R, Mohseni F, Moghadasali R, Mardpour S, Hosseini SE, Niknejadi M, Moeininia F, Aghahossein Fanni A, Baghban Eslaminejhad R, Vosough Dizaji A, Labibzadeh N, Mirazimi Bafghi A, Baharvand H, Aghdami N (2015) Long-term follow-up of intra-articular injection of autologous mesenchymal stem cells in patients with knee, ankle, or hip osteoarthritis. Arch Iran Med 18(6):336–344. https://doi.org/015186/AIM.003PubMed Emadedin M, Ghorbani Liastani M, Fazeli R, Mohseni F, Moghadasali R, Mardpour S, Hosseini SE, Niknejadi M, Moeininia F, Aghahossein Fanni A, Baghban Eslaminejhad R, Vosough Dizaji A, Labibzadeh N, Mirazimi Bafghi A, Baharvand H, Aghdami N (2015) Long-term follow-up of intra-articular injection of autologous mesenchymal stem cells in patients with knee, ankle, or hip osteoarthritis. Arch Iran Med 18(6):336–344. https://​doi.​org/​015186/​AIM.​003PubMed
28.
Zurück zum Zitat Garay-Mendoza D, Villarreal-Martinez L, Garza-Bedolla A, Perez-Garza DM, Acosta-Olivo C, Vilchez-Cavazos F, Diaz-Hutchinson C, Gomez-Almaguer D, Jaime-Perez JC, Mancias-Guerra C (2018) The effect of intra-articular injection of autologous bone marrow stem cells on pain and knee function in patients with osteoarthritis. Int J Rheum Dis 21(1):140–147. https://doi.org/10.1111/1756-185X.13139 CrossRefPubMed Garay-Mendoza D, Villarreal-Martinez L, Garza-Bedolla A, Perez-Garza DM, Acosta-Olivo C, Vilchez-Cavazos F, Diaz-Hutchinson C, Gomez-Almaguer D, Jaime-Perez JC, Mancias-Guerra C (2018) The effect of intra-articular injection of autologous bone marrow stem cells on pain and knee function in patients with osteoarthritis. Int J Rheum Dis 21(1):140–147. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1111/​1756-185X.​13139 CrossRefPubMed
29.
Zurück zum Zitat Goncars V, Kalnberzs K, Jakobsons E, Engele I, Briede I, Blums K, Erglis K, Erglis M, Patetko L, Muiznieks I, Erglis A (2018) Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with bone marrow-derived mononuclear cell injection: 12-month follow-up. Cartilage:1947603517746721. https://doi.org/10.1177/1947603517746721 Goncars V, Kalnberzs K, Jakobsons E, Engele I, Briede I, Blums K, Erglis K, Erglis M, Patetko L, Muiznieks I, Erglis A (2018) Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with bone marrow-derived mononuclear cell injection: 12-month follow-up. Cartilage:1947603517746721. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1177/​1947603517746721​
30.
Zurück zum Zitat Lamo-Espinosa JM, Mora G, Blanco JF, Granero-Molto F, Nunez-Cordoba JM, Sanchez-Echenique C, Bondia JM, Aquerreta JD, Andreu EJ, Ornilla E, Villaron EM, Valenti-Azcarate A, Sanchez-Guijo F, Del Canizo MC, Valenti-Nin JR, Prosper F (2016) Intra-articular injection of two different doses of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells versus hyaluronic acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial (phase I/II). J Transl Med 14(1):246. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-016-0998-2 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral Lamo-Espinosa JM, Mora G, Blanco JF, Granero-Molto F, Nunez-Cordoba JM, Sanchez-Echenique C, Bondia JM, Aquerreta JD, Andreu EJ, Ornilla E, Villaron EM, Valenti-Azcarate A, Sanchez-Guijo F, Del Canizo MC, Valenti-Nin JR, Prosper F (2016) Intra-articular injection of two different doses of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells versus hyaluronic acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial (phase I/II). J Transl Med 14(1):246. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1186/​s12967-016-0998-2 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral
31.
Zurück zum Zitat Lamo-Espinosa JM, Mora G, Blanco JF, Granero-Molto F, Nunez-Cordoba JM, Lopez-Elio S, Andreu E, Sanchez-Guijo F, Aquerreta JD, Bondia JM, Valenti-Azcarate A, Del Consuelo Del Canizo M, Villaron EM, Valenti-Nin JR, Prosper F (2018) Intra-articular injection of two different doses of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells versus hyaluronic acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: long-term follow up of a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial (phase I/II). J Transl Med 16(1):213. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-018-1591-7 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral Lamo-Espinosa JM, Mora G, Blanco JF, Granero-Molto F, Nunez-Cordoba JM, Lopez-Elio S, Andreu E, Sanchez-Guijo F, Aquerreta JD, Bondia JM, Valenti-Azcarate A, Del Consuelo Del Canizo M, Villaron EM, Valenti-Nin JR, Prosper F (2018) Intra-articular injection of two different doses of autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells versus hyaluronic acid in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis: long-term follow up of a multicenter randomized controlled clinical trial (phase I/II). J Transl Med 16(1):213. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1186/​s12967-018-1591-7 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral
33.
Zurück zum Zitat Pers YM, Rackwitz L, Ferreira R, Pullig O, Delfour C, Barry F, Sensebe L, Casteilla L, Fleury S, Bourin P, Noel D, Canovas F, Cyteval C, Lisignoli G, Schrauth J, Haddad D, Domergue S, Noeth U, Jorgensen C, Consortium A (2016) Adipose mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapy for severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a phase I dose-escalation trial. Stem Cells Transl Med 5(7):847–856. https://doi.org/10.5966/sctm.2015-0245 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral Pers YM, Rackwitz L, Ferreira R, Pullig O, Delfour C, Barry F, Sensebe L, Casteilla L, Fleury S, Bourin P, Noel D, Canovas F, Cyteval C, Lisignoli G, Schrauth J, Haddad D, Domergue S, Noeth U, Jorgensen C, Consortium A (2016) Adipose mesenchymal stromal cell-based therapy for severe osteoarthritis of the knee: a phase I dose-escalation trial. Stem Cells Transl Med 5(7):847–856. https://​doi.​org/​10.​5966/​sctm.​2015-0245 CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral
34.
Zurück zum Zitat Pintat J, Silvestre A, Magalon G, Gadeau AP, Pesquer L, Perozziello A, Peuchant A, Mounayer C, Dallaudiere B (2017) Intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma to treat patellofemoral osteoarthritis: preliminary results of a long-term pilot study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 28(12):1708–1713. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2017.08.004 CrossRefPubMed Pintat J, Silvestre A, Magalon G, Gadeau AP, Pesquer L, Perozziello A, Peuchant A, Mounayer C, Dallaudiere B (2017) Intra-articular injection of mesenchymal stem cells and platelet-rich plasma to treat patellofemoral osteoarthritis: preliminary results of a long-term pilot study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 28(12):1708–1713. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1016/​j.​jvir.​2017.​08.​004 CrossRefPubMed
35.
Zurück zum Zitat Rajput B, Kulkarni R, Bopardikar A, Somalapur P, Kumar R (2018) Retrospective analysis of role of autologous bone marrow derived mononuclear stem cells in the management of degenerative arthritis of knee. J Stem Cell Res Ther 4(2):21–27 Rajput B, Kulkarni R, Bopardikar A, Somalapur P, Kumar R (2018) Retrospective analysis of role of autologous bone marrow derived mononuclear stem cells in the management of degenerative arthritis of knee. J Stem Cell Res Ther 4(2):21–27
36.
Zurück zum Zitat Soler R, Orozco L, Munar A, Huguet M, Lopez R, Vives J, Coll R, Codinach M, Garcia-Lopez J (2016) Final results of a phase I–II trial using ex vivo expanded autologous Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee confirming safety and suggesting cartilage regeneration. Knee 23(4):647–654. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2015.08.013 CrossRefPubMed Soler R, Orozco L, Munar A, Huguet M, Lopez R, Vives J, Coll R, Codinach M, Garcia-Lopez J (2016) Final results of a phase I–II trial using ex vivo expanded autologous Mesenchymal Stromal Cells for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee confirming safety and suggesting cartilage regeneration. Knee 23(4):647–654. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1016/​j.​knee.​2015.​08.​013 CrossRefPubMed
37.
Zurück zum Zitat Soler Rich R, Munar A, Soler Romagosa F, Peirau X, Huguet M, Alberca M, García SA, Sancho JLO (2015) Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with autologous expanded bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells: 50 cases clinical and mri results at one year follow-up. J Stem Cell Res Ther 5(6):1–7 Soler Rich R, Munar A, Soler Romagosa F, Peirau X, Huguet M, Alberca M, García SA, Sancho JLO (2015) Treatment of knee osteoarthritis with autologous expanded bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells: 50 cases clinical and mri results at one year follow-up. J Stem Cell Res Ther 5(6):1–7
39.
41.
Zurück zum Zitat Caldwell JR (1996) Intra-articular corticosteroids. Guide to selection and indications for use. Drugs 52(4):507–514CrossRefPubMed Caldwell JR (1996) Intra-articular corticosteroids. Guide to selection and indications for use. Drugs 52(4):507–514CrossRefPubMed
43.
Zurück zum Zitat Barker WD, Martinek J (1976) An ultrastructural evaluation of the effect of hydrocortisone on rabbit cartilage. Clin Orthop Relat Res 115:286–290 Barker WD, Martinek J (1976) An ultrastructural evaluation of the effect of hydrocortisone on rabbit cartilage. Clin Orthop Relat Res 115:286–290
45.
Zurück zum Zitat Frisbie DD, Kawcak CE, Trotter GW, Powers BE, Walton RM, McIlwraith CW (1997) Effects of triamcinolone acetonide on an in vivo equine osteochondral fragment exercise model. Equine Vet J 29(5):349–359CrossRefPubMed Frisbie DD, Kawcak CE, Trotter GW, Powers BE, Walton RM, McIlwraith CW (1997) Effects of triamcinolone acetonide on an in vivo equine osteochondral fragment exercise model. Equine Vet J 29(5):349–359CrossRefPubMed
63.
Zurück zum Zitat Martin DR, Cox NR, Hathcock TL, Niemeyer GP, Baker HJ (2002) Isolation and characterization of multipotential mesenchymal stem cells from feline bone marrow. Exp Hematol 30(8):879–886CrossRefPubMed Martin DR, Cox NR, Hathcock TL, Niemeyer GP, Baker HJ (2002) Isolation and characterization of multipotential mesenchymal stem cells from feline bone marrow. Exp Hematol 30(8):879–886CrossRefPubMed
68.
Zurück zum Zitat Petersson IF, Boegard T, Saxne T, Silman AJ, Svensson B (1997) Radiographic osteoarthritis of the knee classified by the Ahlback and Kellgren & Lawrence systems for the tibiofemoral joint in people aged 35–54 years with chronic knee pain. Ann Rheum Dis 56(8):493–496CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral Petersson IF, Boegard T, Saxne T, Silman AJ, Svensson B (1997) Radiographic osteoarthritis of the knee classified by the Ahlback and Kellgren & Lawrence systems for the tibiofemoral joint in people aged 35–54 years with chronic knee pain. Ann Rheum Dis 56(8):493–496CrossRefPubMedPubMedCentral
70.
Zurück zum Zitat Bartholomew A, Sturgeon C, Siatskas M, Ferrer K, McIntosh K, Patil S, Hardy W, Devine S, Ucker D, Deans R, Moseley A, Hoffman R (2002) Mesenchymal stem cells suppress lymphocyte proliferation in vitro and prolong skin graft survival in vivo. Exp Hematol 30(1):42–48CrossRefPubMed Bartholomew A, Sturgeon C, Siatskas M, Ferrer K, McIntosh K, Patil S, Hardy W, Devine S, Ucker D, Deans R, Moseley A, Hoffman R (2002) Mesenchymal stem cells suppress lymphocyte proliferation in vitro and prolong skin graft survival in vivo. Exp Hematol 30(1):42–48CrossRefPubMed
72.
Zurück zum Zitat Guercio A, Di Marco P, Casella S, Cannella V, Russotto L, Purpari G, Di Bella S, Piccione G (2012) Production of canine mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue and their application in dogs with chronic osteoarthritis of the humeroradial joints. Cell Biol Int 36(2):189–194. https://doi.org/10.1042/CBI20110304 CrossRefPubMed Guercio A, Di Marco P, Casella S, Cannella V, Russotto L, Purpari G, Di Bella S, Piccione G (2012) Production of canine mesenchymal stem cells from adipose tissue and their application in dogs with chronic osteoarthritis of the humeroradial joints. Cell Biol Int 36(2):189–194. https://​doi.​org/​10.​1042/​CBI20110304 CrossRefPubMed
74.
Zurück zum Zitat Jung M, Kaszap B, Redohl A, Steck E, Breusch S, Richter W, Gotterbarm T (2009) Enhanced early tissue regeneration after matrix-assisted autologous mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in full thickness chondral defects in a minipig model. Cell Transpl 18(8):923–932. https://doi.org/10.3727/096368909X471297 CrossRef Jung M, Kaszap B, Redohl A, Steck E, Breusch S, Richter W, Gotterbarm T (2009) Enhanced early tissue regeneration after matrix-assisted autologous mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in full thickness chondral defects in a minipig model. Cell Transpl 18(8):923–932. https://​doi.​org/​10.​3727/​096368909X471297​ CrossRef
79.
Zurück zum Zitat Bondeson J, Lauder S, Wainwright S, Amos N, Evans A, Hughes C, Feldmann M, Caterson B (2007) Adenoviral gene transfer of the endogenous inhibitor IkappaBalpha into human osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts demonstrates that several matrix metalloproteinases and aggrecanases are nuclear factor-kappaB-dependent. J Rheumatol 34(3):523–533PubMed Bondeson J, Lauder S, Wainwright S, Amos N, Evans A, Hughes C, Feldmann M, Caterson B (2007) Adenoviral gene transfer of the endogenous inhibitor IkappaBalpha into human osteoarthritis synovial fibroblasts demonstrates that several matrix metalloproteinases and aggrecanases are nuclear factor-kappaB-dependent. J Rheumatol 34(3):523–533PubMed
Metadaten
Titel
Improved outcomes after mesenchymal stem cells injections for knee osteoarthritis: results at 12-months follow-up: a systematic review of the literature
verfasst von
Filippo Migliorini
Björn Rath
Giorgia Colarossi
Arne Driessen
Markus Tingart
Marc Niewiera
Jörg Eschweiler
Publikationsdatum
27.08.2019
Verlag
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Erschienen in
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery / Ausgabe 7/2020
Print ISSN: 0936-8051
Elektronische ISSN: 1434-3916
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00402-019-03267-8

Weitere Artikel der Ausgabe 7/2020

Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery 7/2020 Zur Ausgabe

Arthropedia

Grundlagenwissen der Arthroskopie und Gelenkchirurgie. Erweitert durch Fallbeispiele, Videos und Abbildungen. 
» Jetzt entdecken

TEP mit Roboterhilfe führt nicht zu größerer Zufriedenheit

15.05.2024 Knie-TEP Nachrichten

Der Einsatz von Operationsrobotern für den Einbau von Totalendoprothesen des Kniegelenks hat die Präzision der Eingriffe erhöht. Für die postoperative Zufriedenheit der Patienten scheint das aber unerheblich zu sein, wie eine Studie zeigt.

Lever-Sign-Test hilft beim Verdacht auf Kreuzbandriss

15.05.2024 Vordere Kreuzbandruptur Nachrichten

Mit dem Hebelzeichen-Test lässt sich offenbar recht zuverlässig feststellen, ob ein vorderes Kreuzband gerissen ist. In einer Metaanalyse war die Vorhersagekraft vor allem bei positivem Testergebnis hoch.

Ein Drittel der jungen Ärztinnen und Ärzte erwägt abzuwandern

07.05.2024 Klinik aktuell Nachrichten

Extreme Arbeitsverdichtung und kaum Supervision: Dr. Andrea Martini, Sprecherin des Bündnisses Junge Ärztinnen und Ärzte (BJÄ) über den Frust des ärztlichen Nachwuchses und die Vorteile des Rucksack-Modells.

Aquatherapie bei Fibromyalgie wirksamer als Trockenübungen

03.05.2024 Fibromyalgiesyndrom Nachrichten

Bewegungs-, Dehnungs- und Entspannungsübungen im Wasser lindern die Beschwerden von Patientinnen mit Fibromyalgie besser als das Üben auf trockenem Land. Das geht aus einer spanisch-brasilianischen Vergleichsstudie hervor.

Update Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie

Bestellen Sie unseren Fach-Newsletter und bleiben Sie gut informiert.