Non-Responding Knee Pain with Osteoarthritis, Meniscus and Ligament Tears Treated With Ultrasound Guided Autologous, Micro-Fragmented and Minimally Manipulated Adipose Tissue
A Case Study
Non-Responding Knee Pain with Osteoarthritis, Meniscus and Ligament Tears Treated With Ultrasound Guided Autologous, Micro-Fragmented and Minimally Manipulated Adipose Tissue
R.Striano, V. Battista, N. Bilbool
Affiliations:
- Striano, RMSK, Optimum Joint, New York
- Battista, Istituto Image, Milano, (Head Prof. Tremolada)
- Bilbool MD, optimum Joint, New York
Corresponding Author.
- Battista
email: ieia.battista@gmail.com
cell phone: 00393495308344, Istitituto Image Milano, Head Prof. Tremolada Viale Bianca Maria 24, 20100 Italy
Background: Chronic knee pain from advanced osteoarthritis is often associated with tears in the fibro-cartilaginous meniscus and cruciate ligaments. The result is substantial pain and impairments and loss of daily function, thus limiting activity and quality of life. These often include pain, loss of range of116 motion, inability to elevate the leg, pain increased with activity and gradual worsening over time. This represents a challenging clinical picture for which few non-surgical options are available. Most patients failing to respond to current methods of care are offered arthroplasty.
Current therapies are focused on the relief of the symptoms but cannot repair the damage nor stop the degenerative process.
Objective: This is a case study of the first subject in a continuing IRB to reach a 2 ½ year end-point. Our intention was to investigate the potential benefits of using autologous, minimally manipulated fat graft in subjects with advanced osteoarthritis and meniscus pathology who had failed to obtain benefit from previous, standards of care.
Study description: 73 YO male, end-stage bone-on-bone right knee pain. The first subject to reach the 2 1/2 year follow up after Lipogems® precision ultrasound guided injections.
Material and Methods: Micro-fragmented fat was obtained using a minimal manipulation technology in a closed system, Lipogems®, without the addition of enzymes or other additives. Fat graft was injected under continuous ultrasound guidance.
Results: VAS pain, KOOS function, range of motion and quadriceps strength improved after treatment
Conclusion: Autologous, micronized, and minimally manipulated adipose tissue resulted in significant improvement in pain, function, and quality of life. No adverse events were reported.