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Our publications to date are multiple and easily identified in the U.S. Library of Medicine.
Stem cell therapy is a successful alternative to traditional surgery in the treatment of ACL tears.
Successful cases of ACL repairs have been discussed in prior blogs with comparisons of pre and post MRI’s illustrating the healing afforded by autologous stem cell treatment.
Regenexx currently has an ACL stem cell study which is available for patients that qualify and can travel to our Broomfield clinic.
Full Inclusion criteria is listed on web site and includes:
- Physical examination consistent with lax ACL ligament (Anterior Drawer Test)
- Abnormal Telos Arthrometer measurement
- Positive diagnostic MR imaging of the affected knee with at least 1/3 of the ACL ligament at any area along its length having high signal on MRI PDFS/Fat Sat images.
Exclusion criteria is also listed and includes:
- A massive ACL tear or one that includes more than 2/3’rds of the ligament that’s retracted.
- Previous surgery to the affected ACL
- Concomitant meniscus tear or cartilage injury that occurred at the same time as the as the ACL tear and which is considered a pain generator.
If you or family or friends are interested please contact us at 303 963-9528 or complete the Regenexx candidacy form.