Veterinary Research
Expanding ArtCart+ cartilage regeneration therapy to benefit horses and large animals.
About This Research
Articular Cartilage Paste Grafting (ArtCart) offers a regenerative surgical solution for joint damage and arthritis. Similar to humans, large animals such as horses and dogs suffer from joint damage due to traumatic injury and are pronte to developing arthritis. ArtCart+ is a minimally invasive, one-step procedure that uses a patient's own cartilage, bone, and stem cells to regrow joint surfaces after trauma and treat arthritis. The origincal version of the procedure, ArtCart, has a proven record of success for over three decades in humans. With ArtCart+, we will enable veterinary patients to return to full levels of movement and activity.
Our recent work in horses marks a major inflection point in bringing this therapy to veterinary medicine.
You Help Advance ArtCart+ In Humans and Animals
Your support made possible the development of ArtCart+, the next generation of the Articular Cartilage Paste Graft technique, while extending SRF cartilage research to the veterinary world.
In partnership with veterinary surgeon David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, at Colorado State University (CSU), SRF is completing an equine study evaluating ArtCart+. This enhanced procedure builds upon our previous findings to further improve cartilage regeneration.
Collaborator
David Frisbie, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR
Professor of Equine Surgery at Colorado State University
ArtCart+ in Veterinary Medicine
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Clinical Significance
Your support ensures that the science of cartilage regeneration moves beyond isolated success toward wider adoption. Our initial results confirm that this therapy can deliver lasting relief through cartilage regeneration to large animals.
These animals are partners, athletes, and family members who deserve access to the same regenerative solutions we offer human patients.
Over the past several years, SRF has worked to standardize and optimize ArtCart+ through a series of studies—including our recent work in horses, marking a major stride in our progress.
Current Research: Equine
ArtCart+ Equine Study at Colorado State University
In partnership with Dr. David Frisbie at CSU, SRF is completing an equine study evaluating ArtCart+. This enhanced procedure builds upon our previous findings to further improve cartilage regeneration in horses.
Study Objectives
Evaluate ArtCart+ efficacy in equine joints
Optimize procedure for veterinary application
Finalize lead therapeutic candidate
Published Studies
Our veterinary protocols are informed by decades of human clinical research. Key foundational studies include:
Articular Cartilage Paste Graft Studies
10- to 23-year follow-up demonstrating 19.1 years median benefit time and 85.6% success rate.
Key Finding: Long-term cartilage regeneration success validates foundation for veterinary applications.
All SRF Published Research
16 peer-reviewed studies spanning 27+ years of orthopaedic research in biologic joint repair.
Explore: Complete library of cartilage, meniscus, ligament, and injection therapy research.
For Clinicians
Find out how you can implement ArtCart+ in your clinic. Learn about training, protocols, and how to offer this regenerative solution to your equine patients.
Find Out NowFor Equine Owners
Find out how ArtCart+ can improve the quality of your equine patient's life. Learn about treatment options for your horse.
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Your donation helps accelerate ArtCart+ toward the clinic—bringing regenerative cartilage therapy to horses and other large animals.