Stem Cell Trials on Tackling Osteoarthritis May Lead to Treatment in Five Years

March 28, 2014

(The Irish Times) – Researchers in Galway predict that stem cells could be used to treat osteoarthritis within five years, following successful initial clinical trials. The trials involve injecting adult stem cells derived from adipose tissue or fat into cartilage to stimulate its regeneration. Osteoarthritis affects some 70 million people across the EU, and current treatment is limited to surgery or pain management.