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.