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Stem cells and platelet-rich plasma for the treatment of naturally occurring equine tendon and ligament injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Willow R C M'CloudKimberly E GuzmánChar L PanekAimee C Colbath
Published in: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (2024)
The current study identified a decrease in reinjury rate in horses administered MSCs or a combination of MSCs and PRP for tendinopathy and desmopathy. However, results should be interpreted with consideration of the heterogeneity of findings, poor study quality, and high risk of bias in the majority of studies.
Keyphrases
  • platelet rich plasma
  • stem cells
  • mesenchymal stem cells
  • umbilical cord
  • bone marrow
  • quality improvement
  • cell therapy
  • rotator cuff