Where orthobiologics started: what are mesenchymal stem cells?

  • Garrett R. Jackson
  • , Derrick M. Knapik
  • , Felicitas Allende
  • , Daniel J. Kaplan
  • , Jorge Chahla
  • , Kenneth R. Zaslav

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Abstract

Orthobiologics comprise biological products derived from human or animal tissues used to promote healing and regeneration in the treatment of various orthopedic conditions. The discovery of orthobiologics has opened a new avenue in the treatment of orthopedic injuries, particularly with the increased interest and utilization of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). MSCs are nonhematopoietic progenitor cells with the potential for self-replication, self-division, self-renewal, cellular regeneration, and multipotency. This chapter aims to discuss the historical use of orthobiologics and the orthopedic conditions that orthobiologics are used to treat in current practice.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOrthoBiologics
PublisherElsevier
Pages31-37
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9780128229026
ISBN (Print)9780128229033
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

Keywords

  • bone graft
  • bone marrow aspirate concentrate
  • Mesenchymal stem cells
  • orthobiologics
  • platelet-rich plasma

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