Autologous Urine-derived Stem Cells for Kidney Tissue Repair

Twenty eight male patients with non-pathological fracture neck of femur (FNOF), age range 61-89 years, mean age 74.4 years, presented for surgery for fracture neck of femur to Merlin Park Regional Hospital, Galway Ireland and 28 age and sex matched control patients, age range 60-85 years, mean age 72.4 years who were admitted to the medical ward for various complaints including chest pain, gastroenteritis, and upper respiratory tract infections were included in the study. Following a formal written consent blood were collected for CBC, CMP, and total and free testosterone levels, LH, Estradiol, total 25(OH)D and 1,25(OH)2D, and PTH levels pre-operatively. Bone mineral density was done within 7 days of the incident fracture on the patients and the control groups after enrollment. The study is approved by the local IRB.