Osteoarthritis

Canine developmental elbow disease part 1: aetiopathogenesis and diagnosis

The most common age for onset of clinical signs of developmental elbow disease is between 6 to 10 months of age, however some dogs only present as middle aged or older adults when they have advanced...

Rehabilitation and recovery times for canine patients post hemilaminectomy

Zidan et al (2018) conducted a randomised, blinded, prospective clinical trial, evaluating the difference that basic and intensive rehabilitation had on the time to ambulation. The population...

Cruciate ligament disease and the role of the Balto Knee Brace

The role of the cranial (alongside the caudal) cruciate ligament, which originates from within the intercondylar notch of the distal femur and inserts on the intercondylar area of the tibial plateau,...

Hydrotherapy for the osteoarthritic dog: why might it help and is there any evidence?

The initial cause of OA can be difficult to determine as there may be a number of factors contributing to the development and progression of the condition. Johnston (1997) summarises the causes of...

Rehabilitation of the older dog with osteoarthritis: workshop report

Once a diagnosis of OA is made (normally on the basis of clinical signs with radiographic confirmation), a management plan can be discussed with the client. The key features of such a plan are.