Publications by authors named "Andre Baertel"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers explored the use of autologous adipose-derived stem cells (ASC) combined with an injectable collagen scaffold to treat degenerated intervertebral discs (IVDs) in a sheep model, aiming to prevent further degeneration.
- The study involved 18 merino sheep and included surgically inducing disc degeneration, followed by treatment with the ASC-loaded scaffold, and assessment of disc condition after 6 and 12 months.
- Results indicated that while the ASC treatment stabilized disc height over time and reduced some degeneration signs, it did not fully restore disc height or significantly enhance tissue regeneration, suggesting the need for further research with different scaffold materials.
