[CURATIVE EFFECT OF HUMAN UMBILICAL CORD MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS BY INTRA-ARTICULAR INJECTION FOR DEGENERATIVE KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS].

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the safety and efficacy of human umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) by intra-articular injection for degenerative knee osteoarthritis. METHODS: >0.05). The clinical efficacy was evaluated by SF-36 scale score, Lysholm score, and WOMAC score. RESULTS: <0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It can significantly improve the joint function and quality of life to use intra-articular injection of human umbilical cord MSCs for treating degenerative knee osteoarthritis. It takes effect after 1 month and the treatment effect can be sustained for 6 months.