Companion Webinars

Evidence Review: Veterinary Stem Cells, Laser Therapy, and PRP

Written by Companion Webinars | Apr 22, 2024 10:36:48 PM
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

 
Please note that the original speaker will not be available to answer questions submitted for on-demand webinars. Our medical team will answer any questions to the best of their availability, but this may not be possible depending on the question submitted.