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Elbow Dysplasia, Stem Cell Clinical Trial FMCPs

Clinical Assessment of Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs with Fragmented Medial Coronoid Processes

Jan 6, 2014
PennVet is enrolling young dogs with elbow dysplasia for a study to assess and optimize the benefits of stem cell therapy following arthroscopic surgery for fragmented medial coronoid processes.
Inclusion criteria:

Confirmed diagnosis of fragmented medial coronoid processes (FMCPs)
Less than 2 years of age
Weight >15kg
Clinical signs of arthritis
Benefits include:

Arthroscopic surgery and removal of FMCPs
Adjunctive stem cell or hyaluronic acid therapy
Follow-up care for one year including gait analysis, xrays and CT scan and orthopedic exams
Contact:
Please contact the VCIC @ (215) 573-0302 or vcic@vet.upenn.edu if you would like more information about this clinical study.