Stifle OA and Partially Torn CCL on Tripod Shepherd Mix Treated with Platelet-Rich Plasma and Laser Therapy

Regenerative Medicine

Stifle OA and Partially Torn CCL on Tripod Shepherd Mix Treated with Platelet-Rich Plasma and Laser Therapy

  • November 23 2022
  • Case Studies
Stifle OA and Partially Torn CCL on Tripod Shepherd Mix Treated with Platelet-Rich Plasma and Laser Therapy
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Case and Videos courtesy of Mile High Animal Hospital of Aurora

Stifle Osteoarthritis AND Partially Torn CCL of L Stifle​

Before and After Treatment Video

 

Signalment
15 year old , F/S Shepherd Mix, “Tigger”

History
Previous
R hind amputation d/t nerve sheath tumor; on Galliprant 60mg PO SID

Initial Assessments
L stifle mild effusion & discomfort; CD negative; iliopsoas
& lumbar spine palpates painful; biceps m. palpates hypertrophied & painful bilaterally

Treatment
PRP 1.5ml L stifle; laser therapy biceps m. bilaterally, lumbar spine & iliopsoas mm. @ 20J/cm2 and 8-12 W power

Other Treatments
TRAMADOL– 75mg PO BID TO TID PRN for 1 week prior & 2 weeks after PRP​. GABAPENTIN- 200mg PO BID PRN for 1 week prior & 2 weeks after PRP