In a recently published study, we documented our experience using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and concentrated bone marrow mononucleated cells (BMMNCs) for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries (ligament and tendon overuse injuries) in competition horses refractory to other therapies [1]. We evaluated number of cells and presence of growth factors (GFs) injected, and performed follow-ups on horses weekly, up to one year. The results of our study showed a marked improvement in the degree of lameness, with 84.6% of horses returning to competition, and a direct correlation between number of platelets injected and clinical outcome.
Reply to comments of Carmona et al. to the article: Regenerative medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal overuse injuries in competition horses
Kon Elizaveta;
2011
Abstract
In a recently published study, we documented our experience using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and concentrated bone marrow mononucleated cells (BMMNCs) for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries (ligament and tendon overuse injuries) in competition horses refractory to other therapies [1]. We evaluated number of cells and presence of growth factors (GFs) injected, and performed follow-ups on horses weekly, up to one year. The results of our study showed a marked improvement in the degree of lameness, with 84.6% of horses returning to competition, and a direct correlation between number of platelets injected and clinical outcome.File in questo prodotto:
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