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Stem cell treatments for arthritic knees are unproven, expensive and potentially dangerous

  • Written by Mark Miller, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia
Stem cell treatments for arthritic knees are unproven, expensive and potentially dangerousAn X-ray of both knees reveals a narrow space between joints caused by loss of cartilage. Puwadol Jaturawutthichai/Shutterstock.com

Twelve patients who tried injections of stem cells were hospitalized with infections, according to a report in The New York Times that should cause patients concern. More important is that they should investigate stem...

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