Autologous Micro Fragmented Adipose Cells Therapy for Subtalar Joint Osteoarthritis – Case Report and Review of Literature

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal's area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

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A: Good

Goal

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A: Good

Structure

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A: Good

Tools and Methods

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A: Good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Good

Comments: The Discussion provides the significance of the subtalar joint in load transmission and movement at the hindfoot and explains the consequences of the traumatic injury to the subtalar joint. Further, it describes the intra-articular injections of fat cells and their regenerative potential underlying relevant literature. The Conclusion highlights the unique non-operative technique for the treatment of subtalar joint arthritis. Lastly, the authors have commented that the techniques applied to well-selected candidates can substantially improve functional outcomes.

Literature

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A: Good

Author's knowledge

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A: Good

Length

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A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Good

Writing style

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A: Good

Further comments on the paper

Comments: The manuscript reports a case of a 48-year-old male with symptomatic left subtalar joint arthritis, which was conservatively managed with analgesia and multiple steroid injections. The case report illustrates the overall surgical technique and the autologous micro fragmented adipose cells therapy for subtalar joint osteoarthritis.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes - Suitable to be published

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