Evidence Review: Stem Cells, Laser Therapy, and PRP

by Andrew Armitage, BSc (Hons) BVM&S MRCVS
 
  1. This webinar reviews the evidence behind the use of stem cells, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and photobiomodulation (laser therapy) in veterinary medicine. Dr. Andrew Armitage covers the science behind these therapies and review a recent publication on their use in chronic musculoskeletal conditions unresponsive to other conventional treatments in dogs. 

    Learning Objectives

    • Components of stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma 

    • A basic review of how photobiomodulation works on a physiologic level  

    • How stem cells, PRP, and photobiomodulation may be beneficial for many chronic conditions including osteoarthritis, disc disease, soft tissue injuries, and other degenerative disorders  

    • The results of a recent study published on the use of this multimodal approach in 245 canine patients 

    • An overview of how and when to incorporate these modalities into a treatment plan for the veterinary patient 

    Download Dr. Armitage's slides here

    Access a copy of Dr. Armitage's efficacy of autologous mesenchymal stromal cell treatment for chronic degenerative musculoskeletal conditions in dogs study here