Spinal osteoarthritis is a very common problem in companion animals however it is one of the most under-recognized causes of pain for dogs and cats. Animals with back pain may show signs of lameness and confuse clinicians as to the source or location of a pet's problem.
In this segment (which originally aired as part of Session II of The Arthritis Summit) Dr. Rebecca Windsor discusses osteoarthritis of the spine including a review of pertinent anatomic areas of the spine, various conditions of the spine and their common manifestations, diagnostics available to aid in making a diagnosis, and treatment options including medical management (pain control, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatories, topical therapies) and surgical procedures that can be life-changing for some conditions.
Running time: 37 mins
This presentation is from Session II of The Arthritis Summit (the full 9 hour program is available for viewing On Demand:
https://www.vetvine.com/article/727/yourpetsbestlife-summit-on-arthritis-in-dogs-and-cats)
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