by Dr. Britt Carr Benson
What is your go-to tool when surgery and surgical referrals are not an option for certain orthopedic injuries or osteoarthritis?
Brittany Carr Benson DVM, CCRT, DACVSMR discusses using platelet rich plasma (PRP) as part of a comprehensive plan of care for the non-surgical treatment of CCL tears, osteoarthritis, and certain soft tissue injuries.
Key topics covered:
- Common orthopedic injuries that can lead to osteoarthritis
- A review of recent PRP research
- Algorithms for using PRP to conservatively manage CCL tears and osteoarthritis cases including number of treatments, follow-up scheduling, and typical duration of response(s)
- What to do following a PRP injection
- Use of stifle orthotics to assist in conservative CCL tear case management