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David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR

David D. Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR, is an associate professor of Equine Surgery Colorado State University’s Equine Orthopaedic Research Center and a partner in Equine Sports Medicine, LLC, specializing in orthopedics and sports medicine. Frisbie specializes in orthopedic research, intra-articular therapeutics, new methods of cartilage repair, equine lameness, orthopedic surgery and biologics for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, with an emphasis on stem cells.

Articles by: David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR

Knowing When to Retire an Arthritic Horse

David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR July 22, 2016

Dr. Dave Frisbie of Colorado State University shares his thoughts on retiring horses due to arthritis.

Ringbone Treatment Options

David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR August 22, 2015

What is the best way to treat ringbone in horses?

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Intra-Articular Therapy: What Do I Need to Know?

David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR November 7, 2013

Learn about equine intra-articular joint-injections for arthritis from a leading researcher and practitioner.

Stem Cell Therapies in Orthopedic Disease

David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVS-MR June 11, 2009

Dr. David Frisbie’s current joint disease research is in two basic fields: 1) the evaluation of intra-articular therapeutics and their effects on joint disease; 2) new methods of cartilage repair.