Stem cell therapy has the potential to treat bone and joint problems. Bone and cartilage forming adult stem cells are used in India. Avascular necrosis, Cartilage lesions, fracture non unions are conditions capable of stem cell treatment. 

Stem cell treatment in Hip conditions
Avascular necrosis is the main condition for which stem cells is valuable. Avascular necrosis is a condition affecting adults. The hip is the commonest joint to be affected. There are many causes of AVN of the hip. Common ones are alcohol consumtion, steroids, sickle cell disease, connective tissue disorders, post traumatic AVN etc. 
No cure was available for early stages of the condition. Core decompression has varying results with success rates ranging from 65% to 90%. Adult Stem cell therapy has the potential to raise the success rate.