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Cell therapy for cartilage defects

Taiwan
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Introduction
Kartigen is a cell product derived from autologous cells. The bone marrow stromal cells are harvested from the pelvic bone, and it is magnified by 100 time in the laboratory when it is cultured with growth factors to differentiate into chondrocyte progenitors. The Oorthopaedic surgeons eventually implant the cell into the site where cartilage defects through knee arthroscopy for cartilage regeneration.
Features / strengths
Studies have demonstrated that patient treated with Kartigen experienced better knee joint function and reducted complications, in compare to patients undergoing Microfracture surgery. Moreover, effects from Kartigen can sustain for a longer duration.
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cell therapy

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Introduction
Kartigen is a cell product derived from autologous cells. The bone marrow stromal cells are harvested from the pelvic bone, and it is magnified by 100 time in the laboratory when it is cultured with growth factors to differentiate into chondrocyte progenitors. The Oorthopaedic surgeons eventually implant the cell into the site where cartilage defects through knee arthroscopy for cartilage regeneration.
Features / strengths
Studies have demonstrated that patient treated with Kartigen experienced better knee joint function and reducted complications, in compare to patients undergoing Microfracture surgery. Moreover, effects from Kartigen can sustain for a longer duration.
Specification in detail
Function
cell therapy

Cell therapy for cartilage defects

Taiwan
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