Knee Pain Treated Using Stem Cells in North Carolina

The premiere orthopedic practice in the Raleigh-Durham area, Triangle Orthopedic Associates, is trying to see if cartilage in the knee, the torn meniscus specifically, can be repaired using stem cells. Developed by Osiris Therapeutics, a stem cell product called Chondrogen for the treatment of this common knee injury is being evaluated by Triangle Orthopedics as part of a clinical trial.

Reviewed By:

Hernan H. Hernandez, M.D.​

Staff Physician

Dr. Hernandez, a 2002 graduate of Latina University in Panama, specialized in health services management and worked as the general director for health care at La Joya Center before joining the Stem Cell Institute team. He has been involved with direction for community programs involving patients with tuberculosis, HIV and other chronic infectious diseases.

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