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How to Use the Orthopedic Exam Form

The CARE Orthopedic Exam Form is designed to help you systematically perform a thorough orthopedic examination. You can customize this form to accommodate your particular examination techniques. If your hospital is paperless or paper-lite; you could use this form and then […]

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How to Use the Orthopedic History Form

The first step in an orthopedic exam is taking a thorough history from the dog owner. You may wish to interview the client yourself or have a technician or assistant gather the history. Alternatively, you can utilize this intake form […]

Using CMIs in Your Practice

Clinical metrology instruments, or CMIs, are questionnaires that a client completes specific for their pet’s level of pain and functional activity. Examples of CMIs include the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI), Canine Orthopedic Index (COI), and Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs […]

VIDEO: How to Perform a Comprehensive Orthopedic Exam

Dr. Kirkby Shaw walks you through how to do a comprehensive orthopedic exam in your practice and demonstrates different ways she evaluates the dog during the exam. Additional resources Orthopedic exam form How to use the orthopedic exam form

Intro to Diagnosing Arthritis and Pain

In this section, Dr. Kirkby Shaw shares how to identify developmental orthopedic diseases that can lead to arthritis. You’ll also have access to tools you can share with clients to help them identify signs of pain in their dog so […]

The Role of Surgery for CCL Disease

Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease, also referred to as CCL rupture, is among the most common causes for pelvic limb lameness in dogs and should be ruled out prior to treating a dog for simply presumed hip arthritis. See this […]

When to Refer to a Surgeon or Rehabilitation Professional

The resources provided by CARE are designed to help you diagnose developmental orthopedic diseases and OA and develop long-term treatment plans for your patients. However, sometimes referral to a surgeon or rehabilitation professional may be indicated. One of the primary […]

Developmental Orthopedic Disease:
What is Elbow Dysplasia?

Elbow Dysplasia (ED) is a type of developmental orthopedic disease and a common cause of lameness in growing dogs. It affects the joints and eventually leads to arthritis in the elbow. Elbow Dysplasia Overview Elbow Dysplasia is defined as abnormal […]

Developmental Orthopedic Disease:
What is Hip Dysplasia?

Hip Dysplasia (HD) is a type of developmental orthopedic disease and a common cause of lameness in dogs. Hip Dysplasia is a condition that dogs are born with that eventually leads to arthritis in the hip. Hip Dysplasia Overview The […]