Baghdad's first success in Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate procedure

Abstract

Introduction-

Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate procedure (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. Sixty-four (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.