TitleSingle ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection for treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy in dogs.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsHo, LK, Baltzer, WI, Nemanic, S, Stieger-Vanegas, SM
JournalCan Vet J
Volume56
Issue8
Pagination845-9
Date Published2015 Aug
ISSN0008-5286
KeywordsAnimals, Dog Diseases, Dogs, Female, Forelimb, Lameness, Animal, Male, Pilot Projects, Platelet-Rich Plasma, Tendinopathy
Abstract

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.

Alternate JournalCan Vet J
PubMed ID26246631
PubMed Central IDPMC4502853