Biologic therapies, including stem cells, platelet-rich plasma, growth factors, and other
biologically active adjuncts, have recently received increased attention in the basic science …

Stem cells are commonly used in equine practice to treat musculoskeletal disorders
including tendonitis, osteoarthritis, and more recently laminitis. As the field of regenerative …

Biological cell-based therapies for the treatment of joint disease in veterinary patients
include autologous-conditioned serum, platelet-rich plasma, and expanded or non …

Tendon and ligament injuries are common in all sports horses, with specific injuries being
overrepresented in certain disciplines. Most tendon and ligament injuries are categorized as …

Hydrogels composed of extracellular matrix (ECM) have been used as a substrate for 3D
organoid culture, and in numerous preclinical and clinical applications to facilitate repair and …

Focal chondral defects of the articular surface are a common occurrence in the field of
orthopaedics. These isolated cartilage injuries, if not repaired surgically with restoration of …

Injuries involving the anterior cruciate ligament are among the most common athletic
injuries, and are the most common involving the knee. The anterior cruciate ligament is a …

Introduction Equine superficial digital flexor tendon injury is a well-accepted model of human
tendon injury and is routinely treated with local injections of autologous mesenchymal stem …

Since the clinical use of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) for treating musculoskeletal
injuries is gaining popularity, practitioners should be aware of the factors that may affect …

Reasons for performing the study Stem cell therapies are used routinely in equine practice.
Most published reports characterise stem cells derived from younger horses; however …