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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 […]

Developmental Orthopedic Disease: Hip Dysplasia Client Handout

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

Surgical Options for Hip Dysplasia

Hip Dysplasia/ Hip Arthritis There are 4 types of surgical treatment for HD: two procedures are performed in juvenile dogs only with the goal of preventing the development of OA; two are typically performed in an adult dog that is […]

Surgical Options for Elbow Dysplasia

Elbow Dysplasia Unlike HD, joint replacement for elbow OA is not a highly successful procedure. There are surgeons continuing to work on refining the implants and surgical technique, but to date, total elbow replacement is not widely performed and carries […]

Surgical Options for FMCP

Fragmented medial coronoid process (FMCP) There are several surgical options that may be considered for young dogs diagnosed with FMCP. These include: Arthroscopic fragment removal Subtotal coronoidectomy Variations of ulnar osteotomy or ostectomy Biceps ulnar release procedure (BURP). While most […]

Surgical Options for Legg-Calve Perthes

Legg-Calve Perthes (Avascular Necrosis of the Femoral Head) The most common and successful treatment for LCP is a Femoral Head and neck Ostectomy (FHO). Total hip replacement could also be considered. FHO typically results in an excellent prognosis, with reports […]

Surgical Options for OC/OCD

Osteochondrosis/ Osteochondritis dissecans (OC/OCD) Treatment for OCD consists of surgical (typically arthroscopic) debridement of the flap and abnormal cartilage. Then, the most common treatment is osteostixis, or the creation of small holes into the underlying subchondral bone to encourage in-growth […]

Surgical Options for Patella Luxation

Patella Luxation Surgical treatment is generally recommended for dogs with Grade III or IV MPL, frequent lameness associated with Grade II MPL, and animals with concurrent CCLR. Surgical procedures aim to realign the quadriceps-patellar mechanism. While surgery is tailored to […]