OA References

A more up to date and extensive listing is available at Knee Replacement Alternatives (KRA)

This entry provides links to articles and resources I have found regarding OA of the knee and non-surgical interventions. This entry will be updated so check back.

'''Abstracts'''
[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19662475?ordinalpos=10&itool=EntrezSy... Development of a new method to harvest chondroprogenitor cells from underneath cartilage defects in the knees.] (2009-07)
'''Articles'''
[http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/02/020211075619.htm Adult Stem Cells From Knee Fat] (2002-02)
[http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=345&t=Arthritis Stem Cell Generated Cartilage Potential Replacement Tissue for Osteoarthritis] (2002-02)
[http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-06-21-arthritis_x.htm early reference on stem cell use] (2006-06)
[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7339245.stm Stem cell hope for osteoarthritis] (2008-04)
[http://osteoarthritis.about.com/b/2008/04/12/stem-cells-may-eventually-a... Stem Cells May Eventually Allow Cartilage Repair for Osteoarthritis Patients] (2008-04)
[http://www.badbacks.com.au/medical/1390/stem-cells-show-long-lasting-eff... Stem Cells Show Long Lasting Effect In Knee Osteoarthritis] (2008-05)
[http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=106742 Glucosamine Fails Osteoarthritis Test] (2009-10)
[http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405274870435030457463813298898488... The Latest Front In the War on Arthritis] (Wall Street Journal- Health, 2010-01-04) '''Interviews'''
[http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail3827.html TechNation Interview with a horse doctor] (2008-09)
[http://itc.conversationsnetwork.org/shows/detail4208.html TechNation Interview on Banking Mature Stem Cells] (2009-08)
'''Studies''' * [http://www.ors.org/web/Transactions/46/1030.PDF Characteristics of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cells from Patients with Advanced Osteoarthritis] (2000-03) * [http://arthritis-research.com/content/9/2/R41 Treatment of posttraumatic and focal osteoarthritic cartilage defects of the knee with autologous polymer-based three-dimensional chondrocyte grafts: 2-year clinical results] (2006-11) * [http://www.painphysicianjournal.com/linkout_vw.php?issn=1533-3159&vol=11... Increased Knee Cartilage Volume in Degenerative Joint Disease using Percutaneously Implanted, Autologous Mesenchymal Stem Cells] (2008-05) * [http://www.spinesmithusa.com/docs/Johnson_case_Study_stem_cells_v_iliac_... Concentrated Autologous Adult Stem Cells vs. Autologous Iliac Crest Bone for Instrumented Fusion of the Lumbar Spine: Clinical and Laboratory Results for Two Consecutive Patients] (2008-11) * [http://7thspace.com/headlines/329028/phytalgicr_a_food_supplement_vs_pla... Phytalgic(R), a food supplement, vs placebo in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial] (2009) * [http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life/health-fitness/health/Strength-t... Combining strength training and self-management to relieve OA. '''Sites'''
[http://medlineplus.gov/ MedlinePlus]
from the (National Library of Medicine (NLM) and National Institutes of Health (NIH)). I search on "osteoarthritis stem cell"
[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez PubMed]
from the National Center for Biotechnology Information) "search on "osteoarthritis stem cell"
[http://repairstemcell.wordpress.com/ The Stem Cell Blog]
A site consolidating information about the use of stem cells for improving the quality of life.
[http://arthritis-research.com/]
All original research articles published by [http://www.biomedcentral.com/info/ BioMed Central] are made freely and permanently accessible online immediately upon publication.
[http://www.arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com arthritis-treatment-and-relief.com]
Articles by Dr. Nathan Wei
'''Companies'''
[http://therapycells.com/ Therapy Cell Limited] In vitro cell growth and implantation
[http://www.carticept.com/ Carticept Medical, Inc.] Cartiva™ SCI, Synthetic Cartilage Implant '''Doctors/Practices performing stem cell procedures'''
Dr. Nathan Wei at the Arthritis Treatment Center in Maryland (Maryland)
[http://www.regenexx.com/ The Regenexx CentenoSchultz Clinic] (Colorado)
[http://www.dralanlazar.com/index.html Alan M. Lazar, M.D. F.A.C.S.] (Florida and North Carolina)
'''Clinical Trials'''
[http://www.bioportfolio.com/biocorporate/linkout/7942/www.osiris.com/ Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.] (Maryland - 2009 - closed) [http://investor.osiris.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=278696 Stem Cells for the knee trial results.]
[http://www.clinicalconnection.com/clinical_trials/condition/osteoarthrit... This links to a site that tracks available trials searchable by zip code

---- '''Just Interesting'''
[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/7398790/Pain-gene-discovery... Pain Research]