Huntingford Janice, Looney Andrea, Johnson James, Miller Lisa
Essex Animal Hospital, Essex, ON, Canada.
Central Hospital for Veterinary Medicine, North Haven, CT, United States.
Front Vet Sci. 2024 May 28;11:1394055. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1394055. eCollection 2024.
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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