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Journal of veterinary science2010; 11(2); 173-175; doi: 10.4142/jvs.2010.11.2.173

Autologous conditioned plasma as therapy of tendon and ligament lesions in seven horses.

Abstract: This case report describes the intralesional application of autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) in seven horses as treatment of severe tendinitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon, deep digital flexor tendon, or desmitis of the inferior check ligament. Follow-up data of the horses revealed a positive outcome in 10 to 13 months post injury. All horses treated with ACP were either performing in their previous work-load or were back in full training. Further studies with long-term follow-up will have to be performed to support these clinical intermediate-term observations.
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Publication Date: 2010-05-12 PubMed ID: 20458161PubMed Central: PMC2873820DOI: 10.4142/jvs.2010.11.2.173Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research paper conducts case studies to examine the therapeutic effects of autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) in horses suffering from severe tendinitis or desmitis. It concludes with the positive results of the ACP treatment, where all the treated horses were able to return to their previous workload or full training between 10 and 13 months after the injury.

Research Objective

  • The main objective of this research was to use autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) treatment on seven horses suffering from severe tendinitis or desmitis and check its effectiveness in assisting their recovery.

Research Methodology

  • The researchers used a case report approach and selected seven horses with severe tendinitis or desmitis. Tendinitis refers to an inflammation of a tendon, while desmitis is the inflammation of a ligament.
  • These horses suffered from severe tendinitis of the superficial digital flexor tendon, the deep digital flexor tendon, or desmitis of the inferior check ligament.
  • ACP, a form of regenerative medicine where the horse’s own plasma is conditioned and injected into the lesion, was applied to the horses.

Research Findings

  • The follow-up data showed positive results with all the horses recovering enough to return to their previous workload or full training.
  • This recovery period ranged from 10 to 13 months post injury.

Research Conclusion

  • The study concluded that the application of ACP is beneficial for horses suffering from serious tendon or ligament lesions, as the treatment assisted the horses in returning to their previous level of physical activity.
  • However, the researchers stressed the need for further studies with long-term follow-up to support these clinical intermediate-term observations.

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APA
Georg R, Maria C, Gisela A, Bianca C. (2010). Autologous conditioned plasma as therapy of tendon and ligament lesions in seven horses. J Vet Sci, 11(2), 173-175. https://doi.org/10.4142/jvs.2010.11.2.173

Publication

Journal of veterinary science
ISSN: 1976-555X
NlmUniqueID: 100964185
Country: Korea (South)
Language: English
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
Pages: 173-175

Researcher Affiliations

Georg, Rindermann
  • Equine Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universitat Berlin, Oertzenweg 19b, 14163 Berlin, Germany.
Maria, Cislakova
    Gisela, Arndt
      Bianca, Carstanjen

        MeSH Terms

        • Animals
        • Blood Component Transfusion / veterinary
        • Female
        • Horses / injuries
        • Ligaments / injuries
        • Ligaments / pathology
        • Male
        • Platelet-Rich Plasma
        • Tendinopathy / pathology
        • Tendinopathy / therapy
        • Tendinopathy / veterinary

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