Goal of the presentation is to demonstrate a highly reproducible method to generate matrix associated stem cell implants in cartilage defects, which can be visualized with MR imaging. Stem cells are labeled with FDA-approved Ferumoxides, mixed with agarose, implanted into cartilage defects and imaged with a 7T MR scanner.
The anterior-based muscle-sparing approach for total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with a learning curve. However, the improved clinical outcome in the early post-operative phase makes the consideration to transition worthwhile.