With stem cells, the scientists plan to osteoarthritis

Scientists hope to use stem cells for treatment of injuries sustained as a result of osteoarthritis disease, reports the BBC. Researchers have identified a type of stem cells, the new cartilage cells as chondrocytes. In theory it is possible to achieve the required number of chondrocyte cells to a therapeutic effect in patients with osteoarthritis create, scientists say. Osteoarthritis - a chronic degenerative disease of the joints due to degradation of articular cartilage, followed by changes in the subchondral bone and the development of marginal osteophytes, which is the loss of the cartilage and the simultaneous involvement of other components of the joint (synovium, bands). At its worst, the disease can cause a tear of the cartilage. This leads to considerable pain and deformation of joints bones, experts say. According to scientists, the treatment is in the fact that the doctors take healthy young cartilage cells and implanted into the affected area to be. Unfortunately, you can only turn on a limited number of stem cells. Immature stem cells can be transformed into any tissue of the human body. Experts have high hopes that this method will help people with osteoarthritis.