Orthopedics

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.

Heres our regular roundup of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

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.

Repetitive injuries mean lots of veterinary care for canine athletes and lots of interaction with this specific breed of dog owner. Lucky for you, they make great partners on the path to better patient care.

Differentiating orthopedic from neurologic conditions can be tricky, even for veterinary specialists. Heres a quick guide to reaching an accurate diagnosis based in part on gait evaluation.

Veterinary specialists David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, and Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, weigh in on how to motivate clients and what to charge for your services.

Based on both clinical studies and this veterinary nutritionists experience, obesity and orthopedic disease go hand in handoften with significant repercussions for both patient health and the human-animal bond.

Catastrophic injuries peaked in late February and March 2019; veterinarians point to multiple factors, call for further investigation.

I'm sharing my experiences with dogs, moon bears and advanced technology at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore. Heres what that looks like in my veterinary surgeries.

Extended-release version of local anesthetic has potential for misuse, says group funding the research.

Heres our regular rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

This tech company has been outfitting orthodontists’ offices with an interactive digital bulletin board for years. Can it help your clients bite into all your services?

A fierce encounter leads to injury and some dog mom remorse.