Single ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection for treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy in dogs

Single ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection for treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy in dogs

The effect of a single platelet-rich plasma injection for supraspinatus tendinopathy was assessed in 10 dogs. Subjective (owner-assessed) improvement in lameness and function were seen in 40% of dogs with improved tendon heterogeneity and echogenicity in 60%. There were no significant changes in gai...

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Veröffentlicht in:Canadian veterinary journal 2015-08, Vol.56 (8), p.845-849
Hauptverfasser: Ho, Louisa K, Baltzer, Wendy I, Nemanic, Sarah, Stieger-Vanegas, Susanne M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Animals
Dog Diseases - therapy
Dogs
Female
Forelimb - pathology
Lameness, Animal - therapy
Male
Pilot Projects
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Scientific
Tendinopathy - therapy
Tendinopathy - veterinary
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Zusammenfassung:The effect of a single platelet-rich plasma injection for supraspinatus tendinopathy was assessed in 10 dogs. Subjective (owner-assessed) improvement in lameness and function were seen in 40% of dogs with improved tendon heterogeneity and echogenicity in 60%. There were no significant changes in gait reaction forces 6 wk after treatment.
ISSN:0008-5286