Stem Cell Therapy For Bulldog Patella Luxation, Grade 2 Question
Dear Dr. Kraemer
Can stem cell therapy be used to treat a grade 2 luxating patella instead of surgery?
Thanks
Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff answered 3 years ago
Answer for Stem Cell Therapy for Bulldog Patella Luxation
Bulldog Medial patella luxation (MPL) is a multi-factorial condition.
Bulldog MPL Abnormalities
The three most common inherent breed patella abnormalities are:
- Exceptionally shallow gliding groove
- Abnormal tibial patella ligament attachment to the tibia
- Short legs with severe abnormal rotation
Bulldog MPL Luxation Degrees
There are four degrees of patella luxation
MPL FIRST DEGREE:
This is the mildest form of patella luxation (MPL), occurring when the kneecap pops out only under manual pressure.
MPL SECOND DEGREE:
Common in French and English bulldogs, MPL second degree is often diagnosed at a young age. In this case, the kneecap pops in and out when the knee is bent and extended, but it can be easily pushed back into place manually.
BULLDOG MPL THIRD DEGREE:
Third-degree patella luxation is a more severe form that usually necessitates surgical repair. While the medial luxation is permanent, the patella can still be manually pushed back into its normal position within the groove.
BULLDOG MPL FOURTH DEGREE:
This is the most severe type of patella luxation. Bulldogs with MPL fourth-degree exhibit difficulty walking on the affected leg and experience pain. Surgery and repair are typically required to address this serious condition.
Bulldog MPL Arthritis and Pain
Answer for Stem Cell Therapy for Bulldog Patella Luxation / CRYOBANKING
Stem cell therapy with cryobanking, PRP, tPEMT, and Cold Laser therapies are some of the new-age pain management alternatives now available at selected veterinary hospitals. T
hose nonpharmaceutical will not fix your bulldog and French bulldog MPL biomechanical problems; thus, it’s not going to entirely replace surgery. What it will provide is reduced inflammation, pain relief, and some repair of the damaged, worn-down bone and cartilage.
I usually recommend stem cell therapy as an add-on to surgery combined with bully joint therapeutic supplements
It will also allow me to treat the contralateral joint and store a few treatments in the cryobank for future problems. At times, I will recommend it to bulldogs and French bulldogs who are not good candidates for surgery and are at high anesthesia risk.
Bulldog and French Bulldog MPL Prevent & Treat
Other anti-arthritic and pain management strategies are:
- WEIGHT CONTROL
- MODIFIED ACTIVITIES: Avoiding stairs and activities that involve acute weight loading, twisting, and turning
BULLDOG MPL THERAPEUTIC SUPPLEMENTS
- V4B Total Joint Plus
- V4B EFA Fish Oil for Joint & Skin.
- V4B Comfort Plus Advanced Formula
- V4B HEMP Mobility
ALTERNATIVE THERAPEUTICS
- Class 4 Cold Laser Therapy
- Pulse Electromagnetic Therapy (tPEMT)
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
- FDA-approved CBD Oil
- Acupuncture
- Physiotherapy
BULLDOG MPL RX
Pain relief and anti-inflammatory RX (NSAID, Gabapentin)
Best of luck
Dr. Kraemer Vet4Bulldog
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