Baghdad's First Success in BMAC

Ahmad, Ahmad; Hazim, Hazim; Manaf, Manaf

Journal de la Faculté de Médecine
Volume 5, Numéro 2, Pages 695-700
2021-12-26

Baghdad's First Success In Bmac

Authors : Ahmad Ahmad . Hazim Hazim . Manaf Manaf .

Abstract

Introduction: BMAC is a novel regenerative technique. Aim: to show BMAC's success in relieving osteoarthritic knee sufferings in Iraqi patients. Methods: It is a retrospective, descriptive investigation of 300 Iraqi patients who suffered from grades 1-3 Kellgren-Lawrence Grading for osteoarthritic knees, aged (35- 64) years, from both genders after oral consent at "Al Zahrawy Center for Stem Cells" in Baghdad over six months. The investigators utilize a verbal pain scale for pain evaluation. Results: Of 300 patients, 195 (65 %) were women; the commoner patients had grade two. 64 (21.3 %) patients discontinue their follow-up. Grade three patients manifest inadequate response. A single injection of BMAC had a good effect on pain score and night stiffness. There were 143 (47 %) patients still suffering in the sixth month, while 95 (31.6 %) patients required extra BMAC. Conclusion: It is the first successful BMAC report in Iraqi patients for relieving osteoarthritic knee sufferings.