Can APS Help Treat Tendonitis in Horses?
Alexandra Beckstett
February 23, 2022
Autologous protein solution, an orthobiologic therapy, might help veterinarians treat hard-to-heal tendon injuries.
Autologous protein solution, an orthobiologic therapy, might help veterinarians treat hard-to-heal tendon injuries.
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Address the entire horse, not just the injury, when bringing a patient back to work, veterinarians say.
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