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Kotlier JL, Lin EH, Fathi A, Iyer AS, Telang SS, Bolia IK, Ahmad A, Petrigliano FA, Liu JN. Commercial Insurance Coverage Criteria for Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation Poorly Reflect Current Research. Cartilage 2024:19476035241276930. [PMID: 39345049 DOI: 10.1177/19476035241276930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to both quantify and qualify the way insurance companies justify their coverage policies for autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) and determine whether these policies align with recent research on the subject. DESIGN The top 11 national commercial health insurance payers for ACI were identified. Coverage policy documents were recovered for 8 payers. These documents were examined, and the type of reference and the level of evidence (LOE) were recorded for each applicable reference. Specific coverage criteria for each individual payer were then extracted and assessed for similarities among commercial payers. Finally, all references cited by each payer were examined to determine whether they mentioned the specific payer criteria. RESULTS This study found that the majority of cited references were primary journal articles (86, 58.1%) and that only 30 (20.2%) references were level I or level II evidence. This study also found significant homogeneity among payer coverage criteria. Cited sources inconsistently mentioned specific payer coverage criteria. In addition, payer criteria tended to be poorly supported by current evidence on ACI. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrates that commercial insurance payers' coverage policies for ACI poorly cite references, cite a majority of references with low LOE, and cite references which infrequently mention their specific coverage criteria. In addition, payer coverage policies have a high degree of homogeneity and many of their specific criteria are poorly supported by current research on ACI.
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- Jacob L Kotlier
- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Keck School of Medicine of USC, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Soderquist M, Barnes L. Osteochondral allograft transplantation for articular humeral head defect from ballistic trauma. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:540-546. [PMID: 39157227 PMCID: PMC11329011 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2024.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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- Melissa Soderquist
- Temple University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Temple University Hospital Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Abed V, Javid K, Akins X, Kane P, Stone AV. Gunshot-Induced Humeral Head Osteochondral Defect Treated with an Osteochondral Allograft: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2024; 14:01709767-202409000-00032. [PMID: 39146442 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.24.00130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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CASE A 25-year-old right-hand dominant male police officer presented to the emergency department with a gunshot wound to his left shoulder. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated an osteochondral defect overlying the humeral head along the mid to lower aspect of the glenohumeral joint. A staged operation with shoulder arthroscopy followed by an osteochondral allograft (OCA) of the humeral head was performed. During his 6-month postoperative visit, he had returned to full work duty with no restrictions and reported that his pain was well controlled. CONCLUSION Humeral head OCA transplantation may be an effective treatment option for traumatic osteochondral lesions of the glenohumeral joint.
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- Varag Abed
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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Fiske JW, Gao S, Wilson SM, Bugbee WD, Hoenecke HR. Treatment of osteochondral injuries of the humeral head using fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation. JSES Int 2024; 8:681-685. [PMID: 39035639 PMCID: PMC11258710 DOI: 10.1016/j.jseint.2023.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/23/2024] Open
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Background Large osteochondral lesions of the humeral head can result from locked posterior dislocations, avascular necrosis, and osteochondritis dissecans. Fresh osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation is a treatment option for young patients with focal osteochondral defects of the humeral head. The purpose of this case series was to assess graft survivorship, subjective patient-reported outcomes, and satisfaction among 7 patients who underwent OCA transplantation of the humeral head. Methods We identified 7 patients who underwent humeral head OCA transplantation between 2008 and 2017. A custom questionnaire including the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand score (QuickDash), Likert satisfaction, and reoperations was mailed to each patient. Clinical failure was defined as further surgery that involved removal of the allograft. Results Median follow-up duration was 10 years (range, 4.6 to 13.5 years) with a median age of 21.6 years (range, 18.5 to 43.5 years). Most patients (86%) reported improved function and reduced pain. At the final follow-up, 71% of patients reported ongoing problems with their shoulder including pain, stiffness, clicking/grinding, limited range of motion, and instability. Return to recreational activities was high at 86% but 43% expressed limitations with activity due to their shoulder. Overall satisfaction was high at 71% with mean American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons and QuickDASH scores at 62.4 and 29.2, respectively. Reoperation after OCA occurred in 1 patient (14%). Conclusion Among this case series of 7 patients who underwent OCA transplantation of the humeral head, patient satisfaction was high at 10-year follow-up and most returned to recreational activity although most also had persistent shoulder symptoms.
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- Joseph W. Fiske
- Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vallejo, CA, USA
- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA
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- Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, CA, USA
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Ganokroj P, Adriani M, Whalen RJ, Provencher MT. Treatment of Shoulder Cartilage Defects in Athletes. Sports Med Arthrosc Rev 2024; 32:87-94. [PMID: 38978202 DOI: 10.1097/jsa.0000000000000404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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Articular cartilage defects in the glenohumeral joint may be found in laborers, the elderly, and young athletes, among others. Various factors can contribute to cartilage damage, including prior surgery, trauma, avascular necrosis, inflammatory arthritis, joint instability, and osteoarthritis. There is a wide variety of treatment options, from conservative treatment, injections, and surgical options, including arthroscopic debridement, microfracture, osteochondral autograft transfer, osteochondral graft transplantation, autologous chondrocyte implantation, and the newly emerging techniques such as biologic augmentation. There is a challenge to determine the optimal treatment options, especially for young athletes, due to limited outcomes in the literature. However, there are many options which are viable to address osteochondral defects of the glenohumeral joint.
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- Phob Ganokroj
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
- Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, Vail, CO
- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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Radtke L, Guy C, Da Silva A, Maak T, Chalmers P. Distal tibia osteochondral allograft as a successful treatment for a glenoid chondral defect in a pediatric patient. JSES REVIEWS, REPORTS, AND TECHNIQUES 2024; 4:315-318. [PMID: 38706665 PMCID: PMC11065745 DOI: 10.1016/j.xrrt.2024.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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- Logan Radtke
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Dagher D, Selznick A, Prada C, Al Shehab Y, Leroux T, Khan M. Surgical treatment options for articular cartilage defects of the glenohumeral joint: A systematic review. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:580-592. [PMID: 38028932 PMCID: PMC10656978 DOI: 10.1177/17585732221142610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Background Many joint-preserving surgical interventions for cartilage defects of the knee have been adapted for use in the shoulder; however, there still exists no clear consensus for treatment. Thus, the purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate the outcomes of different interventions in patients with focal chondral lesions of the glenohumeral joint. Methods A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, and Medline. Patients who underwent a joint-preserving surgical procedure to treat a focal chondral defect of the glenoid, humeral head or both were included. Patients treated for diffuse cartilage defects or with shoulder arthroplasty were excluded. Results Ten studies were included, with follow-up data available for 194 shoulders. Eight joint-preserving procedures were evaluated, with microfracture being the most common. One study evaluating microfracture reported significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes at short-term and long-term follow-up compared to preoperative scores. Across all studies, 32 patients underwent subsequent shoulder surgery, with 22 being arthroplasties. Conclusions We found improvements in patient-reported and functional outcomes across all studies. Although joint-preserving procedures have shown reasonable outcomes for focal chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint, long-term outcomes remain unknown, and the progression of osteoarthritis remains a concern. Higher quality evidence is required to make definitive recommendations. Level of Evidence IV.
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- Danielle Dagher
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Karkosch RF, Smith T, Jensen G, Tuecking LR, Horstmann H. Arthroscopic Minced Cartilage Repair in the Glenohumeral Joint - Short Term Clinical Outcome in a 33-Year-Old Handyman: A Case Report. Orthop Res Rev 2023; 15:245-251. [PMID: 38028651 PMCID: PMC10680470 DOI: 10.2147/orr.s418032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objective Clinical outcome data for the novel minced cartilage procedure are sparse. While good results have been shown for the knee joint, this is the first report in the current literature regarding this increasingly important procedure in the glenohumeral joint. Case Description A 33-year-old handyman with a cartilage defect in the humeral head underwent an all arthroscopic one-stage cartilage repair with the AutoCartTM procedure (Arthrex GmbH, Munich, Germany). A senior specialist examined the patient before surgery, five-, 12-and 24-weeks post-surgery. Outcome parameters (Constant-Murley Score, UCLA Shoulder Score and ASES Score) and radiographic imaging were recorded. Results At six months, follow-up the outcome parameter showed excellent results, the joint pain decreased to numeric rating scale (NRS) 0. The postoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a thin cartilage layer in the treated area with sufficient integration to the surrounding tissue. The cartilage in the former defect zone presented a homogeneous signal, which was comparable to the intact cartilage. Conclusion This case report underlines the growing interest in single-stage arthroscopic minced cartilage procedures and shows promising results in the glenohumeral joint. Yet, larger investigations with long-term follow-up are necessary to provide reliable clinical data to determine if comparable results can be achieved over time.
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Hannover Medical School (MHH), Hannover, D-30625, Germany
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Demott CJ, Grunlan MA. Emerging polymeric material strategies for cartilage repair. J Mater Chem B 2022; 10:9578-9589. [PMID: 36373438 DOI: 10.1039/d2tb02005j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cartilage is found throughout the body, serving an array of essential functions. Owing to the limited healing capacity of cartilage, damage or degeneration is often permanent and so requires clinical intervention. Established surgical techniques generally rely on biological grafting. However, recent advances in polymeric materials provide an encouraging alternative to overcome limits of auto- and allografts. For regenerative engineering of cartilage, a polymeric scaffold ideally supports and instructs tissue regeneration while also providing mechanical integrity. Scaffolds direct regeneration via chemical and mechanical cues, as well as delivery and support of exogenous cells and bioactive factors. Advanced polymeric scaffolds aim to direct regeneration locally, replicating the heterogeneities of native tissues. Alternatively, new cartilage-mimetic hydrogels have potential to serve as synthetic cartilage replacements. Prepared as multi-network or composite hydrogels, the most promising candidates have simultaneously realized the hydration, mechanical, and tribological properties of native cartilage. Collectively, the recent rise in polymers for cartilage regeneration and replacement proposes a changing paradigm, with a new generation of materials paving the way for improved clinical outcomes.
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- Connor J Demott
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA.,Department of Materials Science & Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA.,Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3003, USA.
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Badillo-Mata JA, Camacho-Villegas TA, Lugo-Fabres PH. 3D Cell Culture as Tools to Characterize Rheumatoid Arthritis Signaling and Development of New Treatments. Cells 2022; 11:3410. [PMID: 36359806 PMCID: PMC9656230 DOI: 10.3390/cells11213410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2022] [Revised: 10/18/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 08/08/2023] Open
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune disorders affecting 0.5-1% of the population worldwide. As a disease of multifactorial etiology, its constant study has made it possible to unravel the pathophysiological processes that cause the illness. However, efficient and validated disease models are necessary to continue the search for new disease-modulating drugs. Technologies, such as 3D cell culture and organ-on-a-chip, have contributed to accelerating the prospecting of new therapeutic molecules and even helping to elucidate hitherto unknown aspects of the pathogenesis of multiple diseases. These technologies, where medicine and biotechnology converge, can be applied to understand RA. This review discusses the critical elements of RA pathophysiology and current treatment strategies. Next, we discuss 3D cell culture and apply these methodologies for rheumatological diseases and selected models for RA. Finally, we summarize the application of 3D cell culture for RA treatment.
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- Jessica Andrea Badillo-Mata
- Unidad de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Jalisco, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Unidad de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Jalisco, Mexico
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- CONACYT-Unidad de Biotecnología Médica y Farmacéutica, Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco (CIATEJ), A.C. Av. Normalistas 800, Colinas de la Normal, Guadalajara 44270, Jalisco, Mexico
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Brockmeyer M, Madry H. Produkte für die autologe Chondrozytentransplantation. ARTHROSKOPIE 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00142-022-00557-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Lacheta L, Braun S. Limited evidence for biological treatment measures for cartilage and tendon injuries of the shoulder. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:1132-1137. [PMID: 33609150 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06499-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To critically review the available literature on the usage of biologics to treat cartilage and tendon injuries of the shoulder. METHODS Four different databases were searched in January 2020 for studies reporting data on bone marrow stimulation, autologous chondrocyte implantation, platelet-rich plasma, autologous concentrated serum, and bone marrow aspirate concentrate for the treatment of cartilage and/or tendon injuries of the shoulder. Prospective, retrospective, cohort and case-control studies as well as case series, systematic reviews and laboratory studies (involving human tissue) were included. Cadaveric or animal studies were excluded. Findings were summarized and an expert opinion on trends was provided. RESULTS Although there is limited literature available on biologics in cartilage lesions of the shoulder, the advancement from micro- to nanofracture, that is well established for the treatment of cartilage lesions in the knee, may be the next step in the treatment of shoulder lesions as well. The high rate of failure and therefore the complexity of tendon healing following rotator cuff repair has led to a rising interest in biologic augmentation such as platelet-rich plasma and stem cells to enhance tendon-bone-healing and to decrease the prevalence of failure. Despite the increase in publications, there exists a huge heterogeneity of content, quality, and quantity of among studies and their processing methods reporting the use of platelet-rich plasma in rotator cuff repair. CONCLUSION Conclusions from individual studies cannot be generalized. Currently, no evidence supports that platelet-rich plasma provides clinical benefits in rotator cuff repair. Similar is reported for microfracture in rotator cuff repair, however, despite no clinical benefits, microfracture has shown to reduce the appearance of structural failures. Although some evidence exists for the use of stem cells form bone marrow aspirate concentrate, results from large case series are still lacking. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V.
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- Lucca Lacheta
- Center for Musculosceletal Surgery, Charité Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Gelenkpunkt, Sports and Joint Surgery Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria. .,Research Unit for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Injury Prevention, Medical Informatics and Technology, University for Health Sciences, Hall, Austria.
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Condron NB, Kester BS, Tokish JM, Zumstein MA, Gobezie R, Scheibel M, Cole BJ. Nonoperative and Operative Soft-Tissue, Cartilage, and Bony Regeneration and Orthopaedic Biologics of the Shoulder: An Orthoregeneration Network (ON) Foundation Review. Arthroscopy 2021; 37:3200-3218. [PMID: 34293441 DOI: 10.1016/j.arthro.2021.06.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Orthoregeneration is defined as a solution for orthopaedic conditions that harnesses the benefits of biology to improve healing, reduce pain, improve function, and optimally, provide an environment for tissue regeneration. Options include drugs, surgical intervention, scaffolds, biologics as a product of cells, and physical and electro-magnetic stimuli. The goal of regenerative medicine is to enhance the healing of tissue after musculoskeletal injuries as both isolated treatment and adjunct to surgical management, using novel therapies to improve recovery and outcomes. Various orthopaedic biologics (orthobiologics) have been investigated for the treatment of pathology involving the shoulder including the rotator cuff tendons, glenohumeral articular cartilage, glenoid labrum, the joint capsule, and bone. Promising and established treatment modalities include hyaluronic acid (HA); platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and platelet rich concentrates (PRC); bone marrow aspirate (BMA) comprising mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs alternatively termed medicinal signaling cells and frequently, misleadingly labelled "mesenchymal stem cells"); MSC harvested from adipose, umbilical, or placental sources; factors including vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (FGF), platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), transforming growth factor-beta (TGFβ), bone morphogenic protein (BMP), and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs); prolotherapy; pulsed electromagnetic field therapy; microfracture and other marrow-stimulation techniques; biologic resurfacing using acellular dermal allografts, allograft Achilles tendons, allograft lateral menisci, fascia lata autografts, and porcine xenografts; osteochondral autograft or allograft); and autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). Studies involving hyaluronic acid, platelet rich plasma, and medicinal signaling cells of various origin tissues have shown mixed results to-date as isolated treatments and as surgical adjuncts. Despite varied results thus far, there is great potential for improved efficacy with refinement of current techniques and translation of burgeoning preclinical work. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V, expert opinion.
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- Orthopaedics Sonnenhof, Bern, and Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department for Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland; Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin, Berlin, Germany
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- Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A..
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Grevenstein D, Schafigh D, Oikonomidis S, Eysel P, Brochhausen C, Spies CK, Oppermann J. Short-term radiological results after spheroid-based autologous chondrocyte implantation in the knee are independent of defect localisation. Technol Health Care 2021; 30:725-733. [PMID: 34397439 DOI: 10.3233/thc-213066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lesions of articular cartilage represent a crucial risk factor for the early development of osteoarthritis. Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a well-established procedure in therapy of those lesions in the knee. The aim of the presented study is to detect differences in short-term radiological outcome depending on defect localization (femoral condyle vs. retropatellar) after spheroid-based ACI. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to demonstrate that radiological outcome after spheroid-based ACI in the knee is independent of defect localization. METHODS MRI-scans after retropatellar ACI and ACI of the medial/lateral femoral condyle, with a preoperative Outerbridge grade of III or IV were evaluated regarding MOCART 2.0. RESULTS The mean defect-size was 5.0 ± 1.8 cm2, with a minimum size of 2 cm2 and a maximum size of 9 cm2. Scans were performed 7.7 months (± 3.1 months) postoperatively. The mean MOCART 2.0 score was 78.5 ± 15.6. No statistically significant influence neither of the localization (p= 0.159), the gender (p= 0.124) nor defect size (< 5 cm2 vs. ⩾ 5 cm2; p= 0.201) could be observed. CONCLUSIONS The presented data demonstrate good to excellent radiological short-term results after spheroid-based ACI. Data indicates, that at least radiological results are independent of gender, defect-size and defect-localization.
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- David Grevenstein
- Department for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Cologne Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, JCologne, Germany
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- Department for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Cologne Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, JCologne, Germany
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- Department for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Cologne Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, JCologne, Germany
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- Department for Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital of Cologne, Cologne, Germany.,Cologne Center for Musculoskeletal Biomechanics, Faculty of Medicine, University Hospital of Cologne, JCologne, Germany
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Shelton TJ, Vasquez BJ, Workman W, Haus BM. Three-Year Outcomes After MACI for Glenoid Cartilage Loss in an Adolescent Athlete: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11:01709767-202109000-00070. [PMID: 35102011 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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CASE We report the 3-year outcomes of a 14-year-old boy who anteriorly dislocated his shoulder playing football and suffered a 9-cm2 chondral defect of the anterior glenoid and subsequently treated with matrix-applied characterized autologous chondrocytes (MACI) of the defect with open labral repair. CONCLUSION The management of glenohumeral chondral lesions in adolescent patients remains a challenge. Our case of the successful treatment of a glenoid chondral defect with MACI offers hope as a potential treatment option for adolescent patients with this challenging problem.
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- University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, Sacramento, California
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- Shriners Hospital for Children, Northern California, Sacramento, California
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California at Davis, Sacramento, California
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Vonk LA, Roël G, Hernigou J, Kaps C, Hernigou P. Role of Matrix-Associated Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation with Spheroids in the Treatment of Large Chondral Defects in the Knee: A Systematic Review. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:7149. [PMID: 34281202 PMCID: PMC8267622 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22137149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Revised: 06/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI) is a cell therapy for the treatment of focal cartilage defects. The ACI product that is currently approved for use in the European Union (EU) consists of spheroids of autologous matrix-associated chondrocytes. These spheroids are spherical aggregates of ex vivo expanded human autologous chondrocytes and their self-synthesized extracellular matrix. The aim is to provide an overview of the preclinical and nonclinical studies that have been performed to ensure reproducible quality, safety, and efficacy of the cell therapy, and to evaluate the clinical data on ACI with spheroids. A systematic review was performed to include all English publications on self-aggregated spheroids of chondrocytes cultured in autologous serum without other supplements. A total of 20 publications were included, 7 pre- and nonclinical and 13 clinical research publications. The pre- and nonclinical research publications describe the development from concept to in vivo efficacy and quality- and safety-related aspects such as biodistribution, tumorigenicity, genetic stability, and potency. The evaluation of clinical research shows short- to mid-term safety and efficacy for the ACI with spheroid-based treatment of cartilage defects in both randomized clinical trials with selected patients, as well as in routine treatment providing real-world data in more complex patients.
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- Lucienne Angela Vonk
- CO.DON AG, 14513 Teltow, Germany; (L.A.V.); (G.R.); (C.K.)
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University, 3584 CX Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- CO.DON AG, 14513 Teltow, Germany; (L.A.V.); (G.R.); (C.K.)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, EpiCURA Hospital, 7331 Baudour, Belgium;
- Laboratory of Bone and Metabolic Biochemistry, Faculty of Medecine, Université Libre de Bruxelles, 1070 Brussels, Belgium
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- CO.DON AG, 14513 Teltow, Germany; (L.A.V.); (G.R.); (C.K.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, UPEC (University Paris-Est, Créteil), 94000 Créteil, France
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Lorenz CJ, Freislederer F, Salzmann GM, Scheibel M. Minced Cartilage Procedure for One-Stage Arthroscopic Repair of Chondral Defects at the Glenohumeral Joint. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e1677-e1684. [PMID: 34354912 PMCID: PMC8322290 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Chondral defects of the glenohumeral joint are common but still remain a diagnostic and management challenge. Whereas arthroplasty is a reasonable treatment option in the elderly and low-demand population, joint preservation should be aimed for the remaining patients. For larger defects the current gold standard of treatment is autologous chondrocyte implantation. However, disadvantages such as high cost, the restriction in availability of specialized laboratories, and the 2-stage surgical design need to be accounted for if choosing this option. Showing first good clinical results for the knee joint, minced cartilage implantation is moreover a cost-effective procedure bringing autologous cartilage chips harvested from the defect walls and bringing them into the area of damage in a single-step open or arthroscopic approach. We describe an arthroscopic strategy of this technique to treat chondral defects at the glenohumeral joint.
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- Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland,Department of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany,Address correspondence to Markus Scheibel, M.D., Schulthess Clinic, Lengghalde 2, 8008 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Hinz M, Imhoff AB, Schmitt A. [Update on the Operative Treatment of Cartilage Defects]. ZEITSCHRIFT FUR ORTHOPADIE UND UNFALLCHIRURGIE 2021; 159:459-475. [PMID: 33975378 DOI: 10.1055/a-1302-8636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Focal cartilage defects lead to swelling, significant pain and loss of function of the affected joint. Additionally, they are linked to early onset of osteoarthritis. Often young and active patients are especially susceptible due to the high stress placed on their joints. A vast amount of treatment options is available to orthopaedic surgeons to cure cartilage defects of the knee, hip, shoulder, elbow and ankle joints. This article serves to give an overview of these available treatment options and to explain the expected outcomes.
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Lall AC, Ankem HK, Diulus SC, Maldonado DR, Meghpara MB, Rosinsky PJ, Shapira J, Domb BG. Capsular Management of the Hip During Arthroscopic Acetabular Chondral Resurfacing: Pearls, Pitfalls, and Optimal Surgical Technique. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e587-e597. [PMID: 33680797 PMCID: PMC7917387 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.10.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 10/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Treatment of hip joint chondral damage is a well-recognized aspect of the arthroscopic management of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Hip chondral resurfacing has evolved from microfracture to different forms of cartilage grafting, all with variable long-term outcomes. Recent literature has focused on techniques using different cartilage sources (native and synthetic products) that are available for clinicians to choose from during hip arthroscopy. None of the published reports on cartilage grafts have commented on hip joint capsular management as part of the procedure. This is likely because of the increased difficulty of capsular closure in the dry arthroscopic environment required for graft stabilization. However, potential iatrogenic hip instability induced by an unrepaired interportal capsulotomy can be detrimental to the existing joint architecture and possibly to the cartilage graft. This article presents a step-by-step approach, including tips and pearls, for capsular closure during arthroscopic acetabular chondral resurfacing with BioCartilage (Arthrex, Naples, FL). This method is a safe and reproducible way to close the joint capsule during chondral resurfacing in patients undergoing hip preservation that can potentially enhance the chances of a successful outcome.
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- Ajay C. Lall
- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,American Hip Institute, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.A
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.A
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,American Hip Institute, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.,AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, U.S.A.,Address correspondence to Benjamin G. Domb, M.D., American Hip Institute, 999 E Touhy Ave, Ste 450, Des Plaines, IL 60018, U.S.A.
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Smith JK. Exercise as an Adjuvant to Cartilage Regeneration Therapy. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21249471. [PMID: 33322825 PMCID: PMC7763351 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21249471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Revised: 12/03/2020] [Accepted: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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This article provides a brief review of the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and the ontogeny of chondrocytes and details how physical exercise improves the health of osteoarthritic joints and enhances the potential of autologous chondrocyte implants, matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implants, and mesenchymal stem cell implants for the successful treatment of damaged articular cartilage and subchondral bone. In response to exercise, articular chondrocytes increase their production of glycosaminoglycans, bone morphogenic proteins, and anti-inflammatory cytokines and decrease their production of proinflammatory cytokines and matrix-degrading metalloproteinases. These changes are associated with improvements in cartilage organization and reductions in cartilage degeneration. Studies in humans indicate that exercise enhances joint recruitment of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells and upregulates their expression of osteogenic and chondrogenic genes, osteogenic microRNAs, and osteogenic growth factors. Rodent experiments demonstrate that exercise enhances the osteogenic potential of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells while diminishing their adipogenic potential, and that exercise done after stem cell implantation may benefit stem cell transplant viability. Physical exercise also exerts a beneficial effect on the skeletal system by decreasing immune cell production of osteoclastogenic cytokines interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor-α, and interferon-γ, while increasing their production of antiosteoclastogenic cytokines interleukin-10 and transforming growth factor-β. In conclusion, physical exercise done both by bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cell donors and recipients and by autologous chondrocyte donor recipients may improve the outcome of osteochondral regeneration therapy and improve skeletal health by downregulating osteoclastogenic cytokine production and upregulating antiosteoclastogenic cytokine production by circulating immune cells.
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- John Kelly Smith
- Departments of Academic Affairs and Biomedical Sciences, James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University, P.O. Box 70300, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA
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Al-Masawa ME, Wan Kamarul Zaman WS, Chua KH. Biosafety evaluation of culture-expanded human chondrocytes with growth factor cocktail: a preclinical study. Sci Rep 2020; 10:21583. [PMID: 33299022 PMCID: PMC7725787 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-78395-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 10/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The scarcity of chondrocytes is a major challenge for cartilage tissue engineering. Monolayer expansion is necessary to amplify the limited number of chondrocytes needed for clinical application. Growth factors are often added to improve monolayer culture conditions, promoting proliferation, and enhancing chondrogenesis. Limited knowledge on the biosafety of the cell products manipulated with growth factors in culture has driven this study to evaluate the impact of growth factor cocktail supplements in chondrocyte culture medium on chondrocyte genetic stability and tumorigenicity. The growth factors were basic fibroblast growth factor (b-FGF), transforming growth factor β2 (TGF β2), insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), insulin-transferrin-selenium (ITS), and platelet-derived growth factor (PD-GF). Nasal septal chondrocytes cultured in growth factor cocktail exhibited a significantly high proliferative capacity. Comet assay revealed no significant DNA damage. Flow cytometry showed chondrocytes were mostly at G0-G1 phase, exhibiting normal cell cycle profile with no aneuploidy. We observed a decreased tumour suppressor genes’ expression (p53, p21, pRB) and no TP53 mutations or tumour formation after 6 months of implantation in nude mice. Our data suggest growth factor cocktail has a low risk of inducing genotoxic and tumorigenic effects on chondrocytes up to passage 6 with 16.6 population doublings. This preclinical tumorigenicity and genetic instability evaluation is crucial for further clinical works.
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- Maimonah-Eissa Al-Masawa
- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latiff, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, 56000, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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Franz A, Bittersohl B, Beitzel K. Biologische Knorpelersatztherapieverfahren an der Schulter. ARTHROSKOPIE 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00142-020-00387-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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