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tendon healing; Rehabilitating Horses With Lower Limb Injuries; horse tendon and ligament mineralization; Measuring Tendon Stiffness to Monitor Healing

Mending Equine Tendons and Ligaments

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA September 4, 2024

Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.

ARCI Model Rules Committee to Meet Dec. 7-8

Orthobiologics vs. Corticosteroids for Equine Osteoarthritis

Haylie Kerstetter August 2, 2024

Dr. Howland Mansfield explains the pros and cons of these two common treatments for osteoarthritis in horses.

Diagnosis: Equine Joint Disease

Matt Leshaw, DVM July 19, 2024

Veterinarians have a number of methods at their disposal for treating and managing equine osteoarthritis. Learn about the different therapies and how they work.

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2.5% Injectable Polyacrylamide Hydrogel for Joint Health in Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 18, 2024

Recent study results show this treatment for osteoarthritis might benefit horses in both the short and long term.

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Beneath the Hoof Wall: Soft Tissue Injuries of the Equine Foot

Lucile Vigouroux March 6, 2024

Learn how these injuries happen, how veterinarians treat them, and tips for preventing them in the first place.

Dr. Gerlinde R. Van de Walle has been studying the use of regenerative therapies to aid in equine wound healing.

The Latest on Equine Regenerative Medicine

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 5, 2024

Learn about new applications for biologic therapies to treat horse’s infertility, wounds, ligament injuries, and eye issues. Read more in The Horse‘s Research Roundup 2023 issue.

The Science Behind Equine Boots and Bandages

Managing Equine Lameness With Orthobiologics

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 16, 2024

Equine practitioners explain how they use orthobiologics to treat common causes of equine lameness.

$humeral stress fractures; turf paradise$

Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Suspensory Ligament Injuries in Horses

Jennifer Madera, DVM February 14, 2024

Mesenchymal stem cells might improve the prognosis for horses with suspensory ligament injuries previously associated with negative outcomes.

Advancements in Understanding Genomics and Horses

Using Acellular Liquid Amnion to Treat Equine Joint Disease

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc February 7, 2024

Researchers believe this approach is safe for use in healthy equine joints and might be beneficial for treating osteoarthritis in horses.

Veterinarians Discuss Stem Cells for Equine Joint Therapy

Updates in Equine Orthobiologics

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc November 6, 2023

An equine surgeon describes equine orthobiologics currently available for joint and other injuries and how veterinarians might use these products in the future.

Orthobiologics for Tendon and Ligament Injuries in Horses

Haylie Kerstetter August 11, 2023

Using orthobiologics to treat tendon and ligament injuries might help lengthen a horse’s career and minimize associated joint issues and chronic pain.

Regenerative Therapies: Helping Horses Self-Heal

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 7, 2023

Learn about three regenerative modalities commonly used in equine medicine, when veterinarians and horse owners might consider each, and what’s to come.

Regenerative Therapy Options for Horses With Osteoarthritis

Matt Leshaw, DVM August 2, 2023

Learn about the biologic, or regenerative, therapies that have altered the way many equine veterinarians treat problematic joints.

What’s New in Equine Orthobiologics?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA July 26, 2023

Our sources share updates from the equine world to help you understand this exciting yet complex field of regenerative medicine.

Non-Steroidal Joint Injection Options

Katie Navarra July 11, 2023

Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids can keep horses comfortable and offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.

Orthobiologic Options for Treating Horses

The Horse Staff March 30, 2023

Orthobiologics are emerging tools in veterinary medicine that use the body’s natural defense mechanisms to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems. Sponsored by ProVet APC.