Australian Veterinary Stem Cells, Ltd. is encouraging horse owners and veterinarians to consider stem cell therapy for horses that have tendon and ligament injuries.
Stem cell therapy for horse leg injuries
Stem cells are extremely versatile and can be applied to soft tissue and joint injuries to aid in the regeneration and rehabilitation process.
Because horses continually exert extraordinary amounts of effort and because of their unique physical characteristics, horses are extremely susceptible to an array of athletic related injuries.These types of injuries are frequent in active horses and can lead to degenerative diseases or a reduction in performance.
Conventional therapies and surgery often treat the aftermath of the injury as opposed to the cause. Surgery results in scar tissue which impedes range of motion and the ability of the horse to return to its previous level of work and athletic endeavor.
Stem cells are extremely versatile and can be applied to soft tissue and joint injuries to aid in the regeneration and rehabilitation process. Stem cells can be used to treat such common injuries as Bowed Tendons or Suspensory Ligament injuries. Additionally, most soft tissue and joint injuries have the ability to respond favorably to adult stem cell treatment.
Stem cell therapy can allow horses with these types of injuries to return to the previous level of activity and lifestyle.
AVSC's US partner organization - Vet-Stem Inc - has provided Stem Cell Services for treatment of more horses than any other company in the world.
Current Uses for Stem Cells in Horses:
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Arthritic joints
- Integrated with surgery
5 reasons for AVSC stem cell therapy for horses
- Off the shelf cutured/expanded cells from specifically selected donor horses.
- Stringent processing protocols and quality control methods
- Expert veterinary support for your veterinarian
- Demonstrated efficacy in scientific studies
- Cell banking -- automatic storage of cells for potential future use
If your veterinarian prefers to treat with cells derived from your own horse, AVSC processes the fat to isolate and grow Stem Cells - delivery will be in approximately 14-21 days