Rehabilitation

The effect of shock wave therapy on patellar ligament desmitis after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy.

Authors: Gallagher A, Cross AR, Sepulveda G.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To determine if shock wave therapy (SWT) after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) has a beneficial effect on patellar ligament inflammation assessed by thickening of the ligament and ligament fiber disruption.
STUDY DESIGN:
Prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial.
ANIMALS:
Dogs (n = 30).
MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Category: Imaging - Pain Management - Rehabilitation - Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Osteochondrosis dissecans of the tarsus in Labrador Retrievers: Clinical signs, radiological data and force plate gait evaluation after surgical treatment.

Authors: van der Peijl GJ, Schaeffer IG, Theyse LF, Dijkshoorn NA, Schwencke M, Hazewinkel HA.

Journal: VCOT

Objectives: To report the outcome of unilateral surgery, by a plantaromedial approach, in 15 Labrador Retrievers with osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD) of the medial trochlear ridge of the talus. To evaluate the influence on outcome of age at surgery, bilateral involvement, periarticular soft tissue increase (PSI), osteophyte size (OS), decrease of range of joint motion and follow-up. To assess the extent of tarsal hyperextension in the standing dog. Methods: A retrospective clinical and radiographic study was conducted and the post-treatment gait was analysed using a force plate.

Category: Hock - Imaging - Osteoarthritis - Rehabilitation

The precision and repeatability of a custom-made pointer device for determination of virtual landmarks in canine three-dimensional kinematics.

Authors: Malek S, Moens NM, Monteith GJ.

Journal: VCOT

Placement of markers on anatomical landmarks represents a large source of error in three-dimensional kinematics. Our objectives were to test the accuracy and precision of a custom-made pointer and compare it to conventional skin markers in dogs. The pointer was first assessed by pointing at the surface of a spherical marker of known dimensions and position in space. Secondly, a point located cranio-distally to the lateral epicondyle was marked in 12 canine elbows with a Steinmann pin and reflective markers. Ability to locate a landmark was compared between the pointer and skin-mounted marker.

Category: Rehabilitation

Accuracy and precision of computer-assisted analysis of bone density via conventional and digital radiography in relation to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry.

Authors: Vaccaro C, Busetto R, Bernardini D, Anselmi C, Zotti A.

Journal: AJVR

Objective-To evaluate the precision and accuracy of assessing bone mineral density (BMD) by use of mean gray value (MGV) on digitalized and digital images of conventional and digital radiographs, respectively, of ex vivo bovine and equine bone specimens in relation to the gold-standard technique of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Sample-Left and right metatarsal bones from 11 beef cattle and right femurs from 2 horses. Procedures-Bovine specimens were imaged by use of conventional radiography, whereas equine specimens were imaged by use of computed radiography (digital radiography).

Category: Imaging - Osteoarthritis - Pain Management - Rehabilitation

Pelvic Limb Kinematics and Surface Electromyography of the Vastus Lateralis, Biceps Femoris, and Gluteus Medius Muscle in Dogs with Hip Osteoarthritis.

Authors: Bockstahler B, Kräutler C, Holler P, Kotschwar A, Vobornik A, Peham C.

Journal: Vet Surg

OBJECTIVE:
To measure the activity patterns of the vastus lateralis (VL), biceps femoris, and gluteus medius (GM) muscle at a walk in sound dogs and dogs with hip osteoarthritis (OA).
ANIMALS:
Dogs (n = 10) with hip OA and 7 clinically sound dogs.
METHODS:
Self-reflective markers and a high-speed camera system were used for kinematic measurements and surface electrodes were used for the electromyography (EMG). All measurements were performed on walking dogs. Maximal, minimal, and mean values of the joint angles were evaluated, together with the surface EMG data.
RESULTS:

Category: Hip - Rehabilitation - Sport Medicine

Computer-assisted gait analysis of the dog: Comparison of two surgical techniques for the ruptured cranial cruciate ligament.

Authors: Böddeker J, Drüen S, Meyer-Lindenberg A, Fehr M, Nolte I, Wefstaedt P.

Journal: VCOT

Objectives: To compare the improvement in degree of lameness following surgical repair of cranial cruciate ligament rupture in dogs using computer-assisted gait analysis. Methods: Two groups of 14 dogs were used. One group was treated by a capsular-fascial imbrication method, and the other group by tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO). All dogs underwent gait analysis prior to surgery, as well as at four days, four weeks, and four months after surgery.

Category: Business of Orthopedics - Knee - Rehabilitation

Effects of trial repetition, limb side, intraday and inter-week variation on vertical and craniocaudal ground reaction forces in clinically normal Labrador Retrievers.

Authors: Nordquist B, Fischer J, Kim SY, Stover SM, Garcia-Nolen T, Hayashi K, Liu J, Kapatkin AS.

Journal: VCOT

Objectives: To document the contributions of trial repetition, limb side, and intraday and inter-week measurements on variation in vertical and craniocaudal ground reaction force data. Methods: Following habituation, force and time data were collected for all four limbs of seven Labrador Retrievers during sets of five valid trot trials. Each set was performed twice daily (morning and afternoon), every seven days for three consecutive weeks.

Category: Rehabilitation - Sport Medicine

Elbow denervation in dogs: Development of an in vivo surgical procedure and pilot testing

Authors: Helia Zamprogno a, Jon Hash a, Don A. Hulse b, B. Duncan X. Lascelles a

Journal: Vet J

The objective of this study was to develop a surgical technique for sensory denervation of the canine elbow joint and to assess the effects of denervation on limb function in normal dogs. Twenty cadavers (40 elbows) were used to characterize innervation and design the surgical protocol which was tested in 13 cadavers (26 normal elbows). The effect of denervation on limb function was assessed in vivo in four dogs with the elbow randomly selected for the procedure.

Category: Arthritis - Elbow - Osteoarthritis - Pain Management - Rehabilitation

Skin movement during the kinematic analysis of the canine pelvic limb.

Authors: Kim SY, Kim JY, Hayashi K, Kapatkin AS.

Journal: VCOT

OBJECTIVES:
To determine whether the canine pelvic limb can be considered a linkage of rigid bodies during kinematic analysis.
METHODS:

Category: Rehabilitation - Sport Medicine

Use of commercially available foam pipe insulation as a protective device for wounds over the elbow joint area in five dogs.

Authors: Pavletic MM.

Journal: JAVMA

Case Description-4 large-breed dogs were referred because of nonhealing skin wounds involving the elbow joint area of several weeks to months in duration. One additional large-breed dog was evaluated because of a draining abscess with overlying skin necrosis. Clinical Findings-Previous attempts at closing each wound over the elbow joint area had been unsuccessful. At the time of hospital admission, open wounds had variable degrees of bacterial contamination and infection.

Category: Rehabilitation - Sport Medicine