A master’s thesis conducted at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Basrah, examined the comparative effects of honey and platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) on the healing of Achilles tendon injuries in dogs.
The study, presented by graduate student Ahmed Jaafar Sadiq, focused on evaluating the therapeutic efficacy of medicinal honey and PRF in enhancing and accelerating tendon repair.
The research involved inducing controlled Achilles tendon injuries in 27 dogs under general anesthesia. The animals were divided into control and treatment groups, with healing outcomes assessed through clinical evaluation, biochemical analysis, and histopathological examination.
Findings revealed that platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) significantly outperformed honey and the control group by promoting faster healing, reducing inflammation, and improving the quality of collagen fibers. These results highlight the growing importance of biological therapies in advancing modern veterinary surgical practices.
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