Table 3.
Macroscopical scores 56 days after infiltration.
| Parameter | CT | PRGF | AMSCs | PRGF + AMSCs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Color of the repair tissue | 2.11 ± 0.69 | 1.21 ± 0.48 | 1.32 ± 0.30 | 0.62 ± 0.21 |
| Presence of blood vessels in the repair tissue | 0.92 ± 0.99 | 2.33 ± 0.53 | 1.25 ± 0.46 | 1.62 ± 0.52 |
| Surface of the repair tissue | 2.31 ± 1.07 | 1.08 ± 0.75 | 1.62 ± 0.28 | 0.79 ± 0.35 |
| Filling of the defect | 2.27 ± 0.66 | 1.12 ± 0.50 | 1.83 ± 0.25 | 0.83 ± 0.19 |
| Degeneration of adjacent articular cartilage | 1.95 ± 0.65 | 1.21 ± 0.30 | 1.41 ± 0.23 | 0.99 ± 0.44 |
| Total points | 9.57 ± 1.75 | 6.96 ± 1.41 | 7.44 ± 0.71 | 4.87 ± 0.47 |
CT, control; PRGF, plasma rich in growth factors; AMSCs, adipose mesenchymal stromal cells; PRGF + AMSCs, combination of plasma rich in growth factors with adipose mesenchymal stromal cells.
Mean and standard deviation.