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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2024

The use of platelet rich plasma in the treatment of degenerative joint disease in cats: an exploratory case series.

Janice Huntingford, Andrea Looney, James Johnson, Lisa Miller

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Article in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Janice HuntingfordEssex Animal Hospital, Essex, ON, Canada.
Andrea LooneyCentral Hospital for Veterinary Medicine, North Haven, CT, United States.
James JohnsonCompanion Animal Health, New Castle, DE, United States.
Lisa MillerCompanion Animal Health, New Castle, DE, United States.

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of intra-articular autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in managing Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) in cats. Design: Prospective pilot clinical trial. Methods: Six domestic cats with clinically and radiographically diagnosed DJD received intra-articular injections of autologous PRP. Clinical assessments pre and post intra-articular injections were conducted using the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI, owner assessed) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS, clinician assessed) at baseline, Day 14, Day 28, and Day 42-45. Results: Significant improvements were noted in both FMPI and VAS scores at the end of the study period, indicating enhanced joint function and reduced pain. Conclusion and clinical relevance: The study suggests the potential of PRP therapy as a safe and effective treatment for feline DJD, warranting further research with larger cohorts and longer follow-up to establish comprehensive treatment guidelines.

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degenerative joint disease (DJD)felineosteoarthritisplatelet rich plasma (PRP)regenerative medicine

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PMCPMC11165359

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