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Stem Cell Treatment For ACL Tears

 

Over the past seven years of treating ACL tears using stem cells I have completed 185 fully torn ACL’s cases. The treatment that I have developed is signifyingly less invasive, less painful, improved recovery and a procedure that treats the secondary arthritis, regenerates the damaged articular cartilage and regenerates the torn medial meniscus which surgical correction cannot. In veterinary medicine today, the surgical protocol to treat ACL tears is doing a surgical procedure known as a TPLO. This procedure was developed in 1984 but only became the surgical treatment of choice by surgeons over the past 15 years. The latest published article on the TPLO surgery showed a 37% complication rate from this procedure including, infection at the bone plate site, fractures, inability to resolve pain and bone cancer. It is a very aggressive, painful and complicated procedure for the patient. In addition to the success of resolving the pain and lameness associated with the ACL injury, I have not had any patients receiving stem cell treatment return for any issues following the treatment.  In contrast 100% of patients having any other surgical intervention all return within a few years with debilitating arthritis and pain and lameness. The stem cell procedure involves a 10-15-minute surgical procedure to collect 20-40 grams of fat by making an approximately 2-inch incision just below the breastbone. This fat is processed in our stem cell lab immediately following collection.  After the processing and activation of the stem cells is completed (~3.5 hours), the stem cells are injected into the affected knee. The actual surgical recovery time is one day. Patients return to normal activity within 10-16 weeks.  I have clients restrict the pet’s activity by allowing leash walks only for 8 weeks. This is a strong contrast to a restriction required after a TPLO which may involve sedation for weeks, cage restrictions or room confinement. Swimming is encouraged and possible after sutures are removed 2 weeks following the procedure. The pet is examined again at 6-8 weeks following the stem cell treatment.  If the patient is not 100 % at this follow up appointment, a platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment is done as an outpatient procedure.  The cost of the procedure is ~$2500 less expensive for a single torn ACL and $7000 less if the other ACL tears in the future as as we bank the remaining cells which are available for the patient’s life. Statistically 40-60% of patients will tear the other ACL in the other knee within 1-2 years from the first injury.   If you are interested in the procedure, please call 773-549-3131 to set up a virtual or in person consultation with me. 

Scott M Rovner, D.V.M

Updated Diet List

Cancer has turned into an epidemic in our canine and feline patients. Currently approximately 7 out of 10 dogs die of cancer in our country. In 2009, I began a study to evaluate pet food as a potential cause of this terrible disease. My theory was that pet food was the culprit. You may ask… Continue Reading

Platelet Rich Plasma Used For Treating Arthritis

Roscoe Village has successfully treated more than 1300 dogs and cats for degenerative joint disease also know as arthritis.  We have been able to not only eliminate the patients pain but also discontinue all pain medications on virtually all patients treated.  Platelet Rich Plasma is produced from the patients blood.  The red blood cells and… Continue Reading

Roscoe Village Continues To Develop New Therapies Using Stem Cells

Roscoe Village Animal Hospital continues to be a forefront in veterinary medicine in discovering new therapies for dogs and cats using the patients stem cells.  Dr. Rovner who is a consultant for a stem cell company,  has develop therapies for diseases such as Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis (GOLPP), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Progressive Retinal Atrophy… Continue Reading

Grain Free Diets

Recent FDA’s Statement Regarding Grain Free Dog Food   Roscoe Village Animal Hospital doctors are well aware of the recent media release of the FDA investigation of a possible connection of grain free dog foods causing Dilated Cardiomyopathy or DCM in dogs. Here are some key facts that you should know about this statement.   There… Continue Reading

NEW DATA ON ACL TEARS TREATED WITH STEM CELL THERAPY 1/19

Alternative to Invasive Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair The rupture of the anterior ligament (ACL) in dogs is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. When a dog ruptures their ACL , surgery of the knee to stabilize the knee joint is recommended by veterinarians. There are several stabilization techniques available including but not limited… Continue Reading

Online Pharmacy Prescriptions

All FDA regulated medications are sold exclusively to veterinarians from the drug manufacturers. Pet medications purchased from a third party online pharmacy, are all diverted products. Because the product is a diverted drug, the manufacturer does not guarantee the quality or effectiveness of the medication. This is due to the unknown environmental conditions the drug was… Continue Reading

New Treatment For ACL Tears in dogs

Alternative to Invasive Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair The rupture of the anterior ligament (ACL) in dogs is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. When a dog ruptures their ACL , surgery of the knee to stabilize the knee joint is recommended by veterinarians. There are several stabilization techniques available including but not limited… Continue Reading