Published in Scientific Works. Series C. Veterinary Medicine, Vol. LXXI, Issue 1
Written by Laura-Miruna ONET, Diana Mihaela ALEXANDRU, Emilia CIOBOTARU-PIRVU
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, derived from autologous canine blood, enhances tissue repair and modulates inflammation by concentrating platelets and growth factors. This study involved 20 dogs of various ages, breeds and gender, with joint traumatic injuries, such as coxofemoral luxation, patellar luxation, cruciate ligament rupture and degenerative joint disease (DJD), diagnosed through radiological exams. PRP was prepared by extracting blood into tubes containing separation gel and anticoagulant, followed by high-speed centrifugation. The PRP was injected into affected joints under general anaesthesia and administered according to each patient’s specific treatment protocol. Periodic evaluations at 15, 30, 60 and 90 days, as well as at 6 months and 1 year have demonstrated excellent recovery without complications, highlighting the healing potency of PRP for both traumatic and degenerative conditions. The improvement was observed in 60% of cases after one administration, with 50% (n=10) of non-surgical and 10% (n=2) of surgical patients. Additionally, 10% of non-surgical and 30% (n=6) of surgical patients required two PRP administrations. The study demonstrated the safeness of treatment, even for unresponsive patients to conventional anti-inflammatory therapies.
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