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Muscle injuries in horses – effective biological treatment
Introduction
Muscle injuries in horses are a common problem in sport and recreational animals. They can result from intense training, sudden turns, falls, or accidents. If left untreated, they lead to decreased performance, chronic pain, and recurrent injuries, which significantly affect the horse's usefulness.
Symptoms of muscle injuries:
- sudden lameness or reluctance to put weight on the limb,
- swelling and pain in the area of the injury,
- muscle stiffness and limited mobility,
- hematomas or visible bruising,
- decline in athletic performance, apathy, reduced desire to move.
Standard treatment methods
Conventional treatment includes rest, cold or warm compresses, anti-inflammatory drugs, and gradual rehabilitation. In more severe cases, limb immobilization or surgery is used. This approach often prolongs recovery time and does not always ensure full muscle regeneration.
Modern biological therapies
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs)
MSCs stimulate muscle fiber regeneration, improve elasticity, and reduce the risk of scar tissue formation. They are effective in serious injuries and chronic, difficult-to-heal injuries.
👉 Check out how mesenchymal stem cells work
PRP – platelet-rich plasma
PRP provides concentrated growth factors that support repair processes in muscles. It reduces inflammation, accelerates regeneration, and limits scarring.
Therapy IL-1
In cases of severe inflammation, IL-1 helps reduce pain and limits chronic inflammation, which improves quality of life and facilitates regeneration.
👉Learn more about IL-1 therapy.
Approach depending on the stage of the disease
- Stage 1 – fresh muscle injuries: PRP as the first line of therapy to support healing.
- Stage 2 – more serious injuries and chronic injuries: MSC to rebuild and improve tissue quality.
- Stage 3 – chronic pain and inflammation: IL-1 as a supplement to biological therapies.
Summary
Muscle injuries in horses are a problem that, without proper treatment, can lead to chronic functional limitations. Standard therapies are mainly symptomatic, while biological treatment methods—PRP, MSC, and IL-1—support regeneration, shorten recovery time, and improve long-term prognosis.
FAQ
From several weeks to several months, depending on the extent of the injury and the treatment used.
It works best in early and moderate damage; in more severe cases, MSC is necessary.
SC support regeneration and improve tissue structure, but the effects depend on the extent of the damage.
No—IL-1 is intended for difficult and chronic cases with severe inflammation.
