Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Toy poodle with early Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
By Sinkevičius, Viktoras et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2025·ius Veterinary Clinic·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Platelet-rich plasma application for the management of early-stage Canine Legg-calvé-perthes disease: A clinical case report.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old female toy poodle was brought in for limping in her back leg due to early-stage Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, a condition that affects the hip joint. The veterinarian treated her with an injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) directly into the joint. By 44 days after the treatment, the dog showed significant improvement, including less limping, reduced need for pain relief, and increased muscle mass. This treatment helped stop the bone damage and improved her overall mobility.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) is characterized by ischemic necrosis of the femoral head, primarily affecting small-breed dogs. CASE DESCRIPTION: An 11-month-old female toy poodle presented with hindlimb lameness due to LCPD. The dog was treated with intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and clinical improvement was evaluated using lameness scoring, range of motion, thigh girth measurements, and radiographic assessment. CONCLUSION: PRP administration resulted in significant clinical improvement, including reduction in lameness, minimal requirement of pain relief, cessation of bone lysis, and increased muscle mass by day 44 post-treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41246420/