VIDEO: Surgical Treatment for the Elbow: UAP Dr. Kirkby Shaw describes the most common surgical options for UAP, a type of elbow dysplasia. USE THIS LINK to share with clients: https://youtu.be/QQMbf75ZBeg
VIDEO: Surgical Treatment for the Elbow: FMCP Dr. Kirkby Shaw describes the most common surgeries for treating FMCP, a type of elbow dysplasia. USE THIS LINK to share with clients: https://youtu.be/VVuWSHpACvA
VIDEO: Surgical Treatment for the Elbow: OC/OCD Dr. Kirkby Shaw describes the most common surgical options for OC/OCD (a type of elbow dysplasia). Read more about OC/OCD and elbow dysplasia. USE THIS LINK to share with clients: https://youtu.be/lg_mOCGoEy4
Pain Management: Anti-inflammatories A review of how anti-inflammatories work and different available classes The Arachidonic Acid Cascade Every cell in the body is surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer (cell membrane) that is made of polyunsaturated fats. Arachidonic acid (AA) is part of the […]
Pain Management: NSAIDs overview Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic pain in dogs. Pain management must be the foundation for treating OA and preserving the quality of life. The phrase “quality of life” is most often used when discussing end-of-life decision making […]
Pain Management: Adjunctive Oral Analgesics Adjunctive Oral Analgesics: Targeting the peripheral and central nervous system While NSAIDs are currently considered the foundation of oral pain management for dogs with OA, it is important to recognize that PGE2/EP4 (the target of NSAIDs) is only one of […]
What is Adequan and how does it help OA? Adequan: Cartilage protection Adequan is the brand name for polysulfated glycosaminoglycan (PSGAG). Adequan is approved by the FDA for the management of OA in dogs and horses and labeled as a disease-modifying osteoarthritic drug. Adequan protects cartilage and decreases inflammation […]
Intra-Articular Therapies for OA Overview of Joint Injections Osteoarthritis is currently an incurable and irreversible condition, but there are a lot of tools that can be effective at managing the progression and symptoms. Intra-articular (IA) therapy, i.e. joint injections, have traditionally been recommended if […]
Intra-Articular Therapy Autologous Platelet Therapy Osteoarthritis is an inflammatory condition–it is just not a neutrophilic inflammation. We know that OA involves increased activity of certain immune cells, increased production of IL-1 and TNF-alpha, and release of many other cytokines and inflammatory proteins […]
Intra-Articular Therapy: HA Hyaluronic Acid (HA) HA is a normal component of cartilage and joint fluid that provides lubrication. In arthritic joints, the HA molecule is smaller than normal leading to a less viscous fluid. Intra-articular injection of synthetic HA is believed to […]
