F. Javier Garcia García

Mr. F. Javier Garcia García


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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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JBJuan Francisco B. Blanco
Juan Francisco B. Blanco
FGF. Javier Garcia García
F. Javier Garcia García
EVEva M. Villarón
Eva M. Villarón
CCCarmen da Casa
Carmen da Casa
HFHelena Fidalgo
Helena Fidalgo
FSFermin Sanchez-Guijo
Fermin Sanchez-Guijo
(1) Background: Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is characterized by impaired vascularization with ischemia resulting in bone cell death, leading to the deterioration of the hip joint. Mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) are an attractive potential therapeutic approach in this setting. The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical improvement in terms of pain and quality of life, as well as the safety of the procedure during the follow-up of patients. (2) Methods: A Phase I–II Open-Label Non-Randomized Prospective clinical trial was conducted. Eight patients with idiopathic ONFH and stage < IIC in the ARCO classification were included. Four weeks before therapy, 40 mL of autologous bone marrow was obtained, and MSCs were expanded under Good-Manufacturing-Practice (GMP) standards. Study medication consisted of a suspension of autologous BM-derived MSCs (suspended in a solution of 5–10 mL of saline and 5% human albumin) in a single dose of 0.5–1 × 106 cells/kg of the patient, administered intraosseously with a trocar and under radioscopic control. Per-protocol monitoring of patients included a postoperative period of 12 months, with a clinical and radiological assessment that included the visual analog scale (VAS), the Harris scale, the SF-36, and the radiological evolution of both hips. In addition, all patients were further followed up for eight years to assess the need for long-term total hip replacement (THR) surgery. (3) Results: Median age of patients included was 48.38 ± 7.38 years, and all patients were men. Autologous MSCs were expanded in all cases. There were no adverse effects related to cell administration. Regarding efficacy, both VAS and ODI scores improved after surgery. Radiologically, 12.5% of patients improved at the end of follow-up, whereas 50% improved clinically. No adverse effects related to the procedure were recorded, and none of the patients needed THR surgery within the first year after MSC therapy. (4) Conclusions: The use of autologous MSCs for patients with ONFH disease is feasible, safe in the long term, and potentially effective.

1 September 2018 in Neurología
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FGF. Javier Garcia García
F. Javier Garcia García
DHD. Pescador Hernández
D. Pescador Hernández
DDD. Rendon Díaz
D. Rendon Díaz
JBJ. Blanco Blanco
J. Blanco Blanco

7 July 2018 in Neurología (English Edition)
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FGF. Javier Garcia García
F. Javier Garcia García
DHD. Pescador Hernández
D. Pescador Hernández
DDD. Rendon Díaz
D. Rendon Díaz
JBJ. Blanco Blanco
J. Blanco Blanco