Orthopedics

In a recent dvm360® interview, Dr David Dycus shares pointers on performing a quick, effective, and low-stress orthopedic examination on patients.

Fine tune your knowledge on veterinary orthopedics with these 3 informative articles.

In a recent dvm360® interview, David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, highlighted common subtle signs veterinary professionals can look for that may indicate an orthopedic concern during an examination.

Incorporating this checkup into yearly wellness visits allows veterinarians to identify orthopedic problems early and take a proactive approach.

Fetch dvm360® keynote speaker David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA encourages attendees to address joint pain early on.

Here are a few methods to consider when helping patients manage the chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis.

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There’s no single way to practice veterinary medicine or perform orthopedic exams, but these tips will serve you well in your quest to achieve the best possible patient outcomes.

Early detection of disease is key to maximizing an older dog’s quality of life. Teaching owners about common ailments can help these ptients get appropriate treatment sooner rather than later.

Early recognition of degenerative joint disease combined with a multimodal treatment approach that includes a comprehensive rehabilitation plan can improve patient outcomes.

The new drug has been proven safe and effective in relieving pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis.

The supplement Fortetropin has been shown to curb muscle atrophy associated with postoperative exercise restriction in dogs following surgical repair of cruciate tears.

Osteoarthritis in dogs is often diagnosed late owing to several factors. Here’s why, plus tips for managing this debilitating disease through nutrition.

Solid communication between surgeons and rehabilitation specialists is the key to successful outcomes for orthopedic surgery patients.

Pet obesity is, unfortunately, still making news. But Banfield Pet Hospital is hoping to make progress in the fight against pet overweight and obesity with its 2020 VET Report.

What a bear of a dog taught this veterinary technician about bad luck, teamwork and the strength of the human-animal bond.

The latest on diagnosing and managing a chronic, painful and potentially debilitating condition that affects an estimated 25% of your canine veterinary patients.

When your veterinary patient requires crate rest to heal from surgery or injury, make sure to educate owners about the challengesand be ready with strategies to make the process manageable for both pet and people.

Activities at the WSAVA Conference in Toronto focused on the role of nerve growth factor in pain pathway for dogs and cats.

His heart may have been in the right place, but an Atlanta orthopedic surgeon has voluntarily shut down his nonprofit organization after backlash from area veterinarians.

With opioids in short supply for use in the veterinary industry, consider some alternative analgesics to treat pain in your veterinary patients.

This veterinary pain and bioethics expert has an issue with conventional terminology surrounding feline declaws.

Its no secret that acral lick granulomas are irritating for veterinary clients, their pets and you. Heres everything you need to know about this dermatologic condition, from what causes it to how to diagnose it.

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The future of treating conditions like osteoarthritis has arrived, and these veterinarians say that you (yes, you) can see it through.

Results from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study by Morris Animal Foundation focus on golden retrievers, but report posits data could apply to other large breeds.

The ninth annual Banfield State of Pet Health Report focused on two intertwined problems: obesity and joint disease.

Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine is all well and good when the evidence is clear-cut. But as articular cartilage expert Dr. Emma Adam knows, the data on use of hyaluronic acid in horses are often ambiguous.

Time is of the essence when determining whether an equine patient has this potentially life-threatening problem. So, make sure you know what diagnostic clues to look forand what could be a red herring.

A veterinary patient presents with symmetrical lupoid onychodystrophybut dont tuck your tail at a patients odd nails! Heres all you need to know about this common inflammatory disease.