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Date of Award
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Lisa Murphy
Abstract
Many adults suffering with knee pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) rely on intra-articular corticosteroids for pain management. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) intra-articular injections have emerged as an alternative treatment that may have less side effects and may alter disease progression. This review of literature seeks to compare efficacy of pain control of MSC injections compared to standard of care. More research is required however intra-articular MSC injections show statistically significant reductions in pain similar to corticosteroid injections.
Recommended Citation
Monihan, Tara, "Efficacy of Intra-articular Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injections Compared to Intra-articular Corticosteroids in Pain Control for Osteoarthritis of the Knee" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 84.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/pa/84
Efficacy of Intra-articular Mesenchymal Stem Cell Injections Compared to Intra-articular Corticosteroids in Pain Control for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
Many adults suffering with knee pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) rely on intra-articular corticosteroids for pain management. Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC) intra-articular injections have emerged as an alternative treatment that may have less side effects and may alter disease progression. This review of literature seeks to compare efficacy of pain control of MSC injections compared to standard of care. More research is required however intra-articular MSC injections show statistically significant reductions in pain similar to corticosteroid injections.