Four things to know:
1. The aim of the research is to eliminate — or at least significantly reduce — pain associated with knee osteoarthritis.
2. Emory Orthopedics & Spine Center in Atlanta, Durham, N.C.-based Duke University, Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Andrews Research and Education Foundation in Gulf Breeze, Fla., are participating in the study.
3. The facilities are researching three stem cell sources —bone marrow from the pelvis, adipose and umbilical cord tissue — which are implanted into the knee joint using ultrasound guidance.
4. Approximately 120 patients are participating in the study at each of the four centers.
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