Orthopedics

It appears to be more common than previously thought and could be a major cause of discomfort in senior cats.

The diagnosis of hip dysplasia is commonly practiced but in my opinion is frequently misunderstood.

Use a systematic approach to ensure that you do not miss any problems. In general I use an eight step approach to the orthopedic examination.

The goal of nonsurgical and/or surgical management of the developmental abnormalities of the elbow is to slow the progression OA in the joint and reduce lameness in the patient.

Certainly hip replacement has the longest history, and the best prognosis, but it is important to note that elbow replacement has now been available for a decade and knee replacement for nearly a year.

Rehabilitation can be defined as restoration following disease, illness, or injury, of ability to function in a normal or near normal manner.

Degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis is typically a progressive disorder that affects diarthrodial joints.

The most common cause of lameness on dogs in North America is partial or complete rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament.

The Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) is a procedure developed in Zurich, Switzerland, in the early 2000s. The biomechanics behind its success for correcting cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifles is a change in the patellar tendon angle that effectively neutralizes the tibiofemoral shear (tibial thrust) that occurs during weight bearing.

Give this form to clients with overweight cats to help them understand the ins and outs of weight loss.

Adult stem cells are cells found in various tissues throughout the bodies of both juveniles and adults. By definition, these are undifferentiated cells that can be induced to become any of a number of cell types.

When we diagnose hip dysplasia owners want to know why their dog has it and what it means for their dog's future.

Fractures of the femur and tibia occur commonly and are often a result of vehicular trauma.

Orthopedic injuries to the distal limb may affect tendons, ligaments, bones, or articular structures.

Fractures of the pelvis are common.

West LaFayette, Ind. - Tiny bone cracks caused by rigorous training usually are undetectable in horses before the cracks turn into hairline stress fractures or more serious problems, like the catastrophic bone failures that led to the deaths of at least three high-profile Thoroughbreds since 2006 and many others less well-known.

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A frantic owner brings in a 4-year-old Scottish terrier that cannot use its back legs after a collapse.

Columbia, Mo. - A new method for treating cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) deficiency in dogs has been developed by a University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine researcher. The treatment is supposed to be less invasive with fewer complications.

The term laser stands for light amplification stimulated by emission of radiation.

The Achilles tendon is the common calcaneal tendon and is most commonly injured by laceration in both dogs and cats.

Average healing times for small animal fractures are dependent upon the age of the animal and the type of fracture as well as the method of fixation used to stabilize the fracture.

There have been numerous developments in the field of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease.

The most common indication for total joint replacement in the small animal is osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease that is a cause of significant and frequent pain.

Osteoarthritis affects diarthrodial joints of small animals including the shoulder, elbow, carpus, hip, stifle, tarsus, and spinal articulations.

Elbow dysplasia is a group of diseases made up of several conditions including ununited anconeal process, osteochondritis dissecans humerus, fragmented coronoid process, and incomplete humeral ossification.

Joint diseases can be classified into inflammatory or non-inflammatory.

Chronic disorders of the musculoskeletal and neurologic systems are often classified as injuries in which the onset of clinical signs began greater than 2 weeks ago, have recurred more than once, or cannot be corrected surgically due to concurrent illness in the patient.

Columbia, Mo. - University of Missouri researchers have developed an in vitro joint model that replaces laboratory animals, cuts costs and improves safety when studying human and canine arthritis.