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Tightrope CCL for treating canine cranial cruciate deficiency

August 1, 2009

Treatment of cranial cruciate ligament deficiency is the most common surgical procedure performed in veterinary orthopedics.

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Canine rehabilitation: An inside look at a fast-growing market segment

July 1, 2009

The perception still exists that any veterinarian with some exercise equipment an underwater treadmill can practice rehabilitation.

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Osteoarthritis in the geriatric canine

July 1, 2009

Athens, Ga. — Osteoarthritis affects millions of dogs each year. Joint injuries can lead to the development of OA later in life.

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A novel approach to the treatment and prevention of laminitis: Botulinum toxin type A for the treatment of laminitis

July 1, 2009

Terminology describing laminitis varies within the veterinary literature.

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Metacarpal and metatarsal fractures: conservative or surgical management?

July 1, 2009

Metacarpal and metatarsal bone fractures are common injuries seen in the dog, typically resulting from automobile trauma, being stepped upon or having the paw trapped under a rigid object.

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University of Missouri researchers lab-grown cartilage molded into joint replacements

July 1, 2009

Columbia, Mo. — Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Veterinary Medicine are growing cartilage in a lab that can be molded into permanent joint replacements for dogs and eventually humans.

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Using serum biomarkers to detect early change in joint tissues in horses

July 1, 2009

Osteoarthritis is a common problem for the athletic horse and has been estimated to cause 60 percent of lameness cases in the athletic horse.

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An economical way to manage fractures, luxations

June 1, 2009

My experience with using newspaper to make spica, meta and back splints spans more than 30 years.

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Surgery STAT: Managing IVDD

May 1, 2009

In last month's column we discussed the pathophysiology of intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). Once IVDD is diagnosed, the clinician must again use the history (onset and course of clinical signs) and the physical exam (neurological status) to formulate the therapeutic plan.

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