About this trial
This is a non-surgical trial comparing the clinical and functional outcomes of patients with osteoarthritis treated with Intra-articular injection of Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue versus conventional therapy of intra-articular injection of corticosteroid.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age between 25 and 75 years-old
Diagnosis of pre-existing osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral joint
Working understanding of the English language and able to fully understand the procedure
Capable of providing informed consent
Disqualifiers
Age < 25 or > 75 years old
Radiographs demonstrating either no, little osteoarthritis, severe(bone on bone) osteoarthritis
Prior total or partial joint replacement surgery or surgery involving cartilage regeneration
Previous cortisone, PRP or Hyaluronic acid intra-articular injection within the last 3 months
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Micro Fragmented Adipose Tissue
- Corticosteroid injection