Allogenic Adipose Derived Stem Cells with Chondrogenic Bioactive Factors for Articular Cartilage Regeneration in Canine Osteoarthritis

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Date
2014
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
The current study was performed to evaluate the efficacy of intra-articular engraftment of canine adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (cADMSCs) with and without chondrogenic bioactive factors namely, ascorbic acid and dexamethasone mixture (ADM) on regeneration of articular cartilage in osteoarthritis (OA) of hip and stifle joints in dogs. Eighteen (N=18) joints satisfying the prescribed inclusion and exclusion criteria were included in the study. The selected cases were divided into three treatment groups of 6 joints (n=6) per group. ADM and cADMSCs of allogenic origin derived from omental fat were engrafted intra-articularly into the osteoarthritic hip and stifle joint by performing ultrasound guided intra-articular injection after undertaking strict aseptic precautions. The incidence of OA of the hip and stifle joint were studied among different breeds, joint affected and sex across various age groups, weight and nutritional status adopted. The efficacy of regeneration of articular cartilage was assessed using owner’s score, Olby score, lameness score, clinical examination, synovial fluid analysis, radiographic and ultrasonographic evaluation.
Description
Keywords
Veterinary Science, Veterinary Surgery and Radiology
Citation