Table 4.
Mean Coleman methodology score of the studies according to the level of evidence, type of therapy, and cell preparation.
| No. of studies | Mean Coleman methodology score (range) | |
|---|---|---|
| Level of evidence | ||
| I | 4 | 66.25 (54-77) |
| II | 5 | 62 (54-75) |
| III | 2 | 68.5 (68-69) |
| IV | 21 | 49 (32-63) |
| Type of therapy | ||
| Intra-articular injection | 9 | 52.2 (36-77) |
| One step | 14 | 55.4 (32-68) |
| Surgical delivery | 9 | 55.1 (37-75) |
| Cell culture | ||
| Cultured | 17 | 53.6 (36-77) |
| Noncultured | 14 | 55.4 (32-68) |
| Cellular centrifugation | ||
| BMAC | 18 | 55.2 (35-69) |
| BMA | 13 | 53.3 (32-77) |