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ArticleOpen veterinary journal2025

Platelet-rich plasma application for the management of early-stage Canine Legg-calvé-perthes disease: A clinical case report.

Viktoras Sinkevičius, Matas Klupšas, Dmitrij Kvitka, Martinas Jankauskas

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Viktoras SinkevičiusR. Sinkevičius Veterinary Clinic, Telšiai, Lithuania.
Matas KlupšasDr. L. Kriaučeliūnas Small Animals Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Dmitrij KvitkaDr. L. Kriaučeliūnas Small Animals Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.
Martinas JankauskasDr. L. Kriaučeliūnas Small Animals Clinic, Faculty of Veterinary, Veterinary Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania.

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Abstract

Background: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is characterized by ischemic necrosis of the femoral head, primarily affecting small-breed dogs. Case Description: An 11-month-old female toy poodle presented with hindlimb lameness due to LCPD. The dog was treated with intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and clinical improvement was evaluated using lameness scoring, range of motion, thigh girth measurements, and radiographic assessment. Conclusion: PRP administration resulted in significant clinical improvement, including reduction in lameness, minimal requirement of pain relief, cessation of bone lysis, and increased muscle mass by day 44 post-treatment.

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Dog DiseasesLegg-Calve-Perthes DiseasePlatelet-Rich PlasmaAnimalsDogsFemaleInjections, Intra-ArticularLameness, AnimalCanineLegg-Calvé-Perthes diseaseOrthopedicPlatelet-rich plasmaPRP

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PMID41246420
PMCPMC12613192

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