Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Polysulphated glycosaminoglycan helped lame horses recover
By Collins, E A·Published in The Veterinary record·1989·Station House·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of polysulphated glycosaminoglycan in equine lameness.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
In this study, four horses with lameness were treated with a special injection called polysulphated glycosaminoglycan, which helps with joint issues. Two of the horses were two-year-old flat racers that became lame after injuries led to new bone growth and bone spurs. The other two were older steeplechasers suffering from degenerative joint disease, which is a common wear-and-tear problem in joints. After receiving three or four of these injections, all four horses improved and were able to return to racing, although their success varied. Overall, the treatment worked well for these horses.
Abstract
Four cases of equine lameness were treated with intra-articular polysulphated glycosaminoglycan. Two, two-year-old flat racers were treated conservatively after traumatic injury. They subsequently became lame owing to the formation of new bone and osteophytes. Two older steeplechasers were lame owing to degenerative joint disease. The four horses were treated with intra-articular injections of polysulphated glycosaminoglycans and, after three or four injections, they became clinically sound and were able to continue racing with varying degrees of success.
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