Use of intra-articular autologous platelet concentrates as coadjutants in the surgical treatment of a cranial cruciate ligament rupture in a bitch

Abstract

Cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR) is one of the main orthopedic problems that could produce hind limb lameness in dogs. Even though this problem can be surgically treated the development and progression of osteoarthritis are typical features. A case of a dog that received postoperative intra-articular injections of autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) after the surgical reparation of a CCLR is described. The clinical, radiographic, and gait analysis results could potentially support the postoperative use of intra-articular injections of APCs as an adjunctive therapy in the CCLR surgical reparation.