Cost-effective stem cell treatment has to be the next revolution to transform personalised treatment of patients, said Hunterian Professorship Awardee A.A.Shetty. Speaking at a felicitation function, Dr. Shetty said there is a need to create awareness about stem cells and patient-specific treatment specifically designed for individuals.

It is going to be simple, with minimal complications. Our role is to make it cost effective. Once it happens, it will revolutionise treatment, said Dr. Shetty.

Surgery using stem cell technology is developing at a rapid pace and the role of stem cell therapy in Orthopaedics is gaining importance, said Trauma and Orthopaedic Speciality Hospital (TOSH) Managing Director S.H. Jaheer Hussain. The ability of stem cells to transform into bone and cartilage has given a new dimension in the treatment of osteoarthritis, fracture non union, ligament tears. Stem cells have shown significant clinical results in osteoarthritis and cartilage defects. Recent advances in stem cells centrifuging techniques have lead to the introduction of the new concept of single- stage knee cartilage regeneration.

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'Economical stem cell treatment will revolutionise medicine' - The Hindu