Autologous foot and ankle stem cell applications for lower extremity reconstruction surgery

Abstract

The objectives of this study were to examine the novel applications of stem cells for lower extremity reconstructive surgeries. This innovative modern new approach has little to scarce findings in literature. Even the available scarce results that have been shown on stem cells lack evidence in the surgical treatment for lower extremity reconstruction surgery. A comparative review reveals that an external fixation device may be needed to determine if stem cells may be of benefit for lower extremity reconstruction surgery. A comprehensive review of past literature is provided with extensive background in the stem cell applications for lower extremity reconstruction surgery.