Assessment of the Efficacy of Stromal Vascular Fraction Treatment for Knee Osteoarthritis

SVF treatment is developed by Cellab Laboratory (Celstem®). It is made following strict manufacturing guidelines and approved by Andorra's Government authorities. An abdominal fat liposuction is required to obtained Celstem®. The preparation of the product is carried out exclusively in a clean laboratory room under the conditions described by the AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) standards. The treatments application is carried out on the same day of the extraction, at some point between the next 6 hours from the end of the extraction. Firstly, ultrasound joint evaluation is performed. Under sterility measures, intraarticular infiltration of SVF treatment is performed at affected knee or knees. Previous synovial fluid aspiration is performed, if required. Once the procedure is completed, rehabilitation recommendations and clinical follow-up information is provided.