Presented by Dr. Lauren Schnabel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR this session reviews orthobiologic and viscoelastic therapies for intra-articular use in the horse. Understand the goals of orthobiologic and viscoelastic therapies, current options available, scientific evidence, and best use practices.
Dr. Schnabel is a Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery in the Department of Clinical Sciences at NC State College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also an Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute at NCSU. Dr. Schnabel completed her DVM, Large Animal Surgery Residency, and PhD at Cornell University under the mentorship of Dr. Lisa Fortier and Dr. Douglas Antczak. She is board certified in both the American College of Veterinary Surgery and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Lauren’s research focuses on stem cell immunology, use of biologic therapies to treat musculoskeletal injuries and diseases, and advancing equine rehabilitation protocols.