Watch Dr. Barrie Grant present content on stem cell applications for spinal cord repair in horses. He discusses the use of stem cells from bone marrow and umbilical cords to treat spinal cord compression and other conditions such as wobblers and kyphosis in horses. He covers various veterinary cases, including gliosis, meningiomas, and chronic EPM, focusing on diagnosis, surgery, and rehabilitation outcomes. The narrative emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation and new treatment methods such as intrathecal stem cell therapy, highlighting successful recovery stories. Concerns about the safety and efficacy of these treatments are noted. Additionally, plans for future meetings, educational events, and collaborations on image evaluation are outlined, with details on sessions and courses for continuing education and accreditation.
- François I, Lepage OM, Carpenter E, et al. (2021) Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation into the spinal cord of healthy adult horses undergoing cervical ventral interbody fusion. Veterinary Surgery. 2021;50:1107–1116. doi: 10.1111/vsu.13611
- Huang L, Chenying F, Xiong F, et al. (2021) Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury. Cell Transplantation 30: 1–16. doi: 10.1177/0963689721989266
- Nishida H, Nakayama M, Tanaka H, et al. (2021) Evaluation of transplantation of autologous bone marrow stromal cells into the cerebrospinal fluid for treatment of chronic spinal cord injury in dogs. Am J Vet Res;72:1118–1123. doi: 10.2460/ajvr.72.8.1118
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