Local transplantation of G-CSF-mobilized CD34(+) cells in a patient with tibial nonunion: a case report

Cell Transplant. 2011;20(9):1491-6. doi: 10.3727/096368910X550189. Epub 2010 Dec 22.

Abstract

Although implantation of crude bone marrow cells has been applied in a small number of patients for fracture healing, transplantation of peripheral blood CD34(+) cells, the hematopoietic/endothelial progenitor cell-enriched population, in patients with fracture has never been reported. Here, we report the first case of tibial nonunion receiving autologous, granulocyte colony stimulating factor mobilized CD34(+) cells accompanied with autologous bone grafting. No serious adverse event occurred, and the novel therapy performed 9 months after the primary operation resulted in bone union 3 months later without any symptoms including pain and gait disturbance.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antigens, CD34 / metabolism*
  • Fractures, Ununited / diagnostic imaging
  • Fractures, Ununited / therapy*
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor / pharmacology*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Mobilization*
  • Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Perioperative Care
  • Tibial Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Tibial Fractures / therapy*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Antigens, CD34
  • Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor