The document discusses the challenges in managing large bone defects and cartilage loss, highlighting the role of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in bone and cartilage regeneration. It reviews various studies on the clinical use of MSCs for spinal fusion and compares the efficacy of using autologous MSCs versus traditional iliac graft techniques. The future of MSCs in orthopaedics looks promising with advances in tissue engineering and biomaterials.