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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) – Defective Cartilage in Young Dogs

2017-09-04 by CriticalCareDVM

This morning as I was driving home from my own acupuncture appointment for an orthopedic issue, I realized it’s been some time since I posted information about orthopedic conditions in dogs and cats. The musculoskeletal system is so important, so this week I’m sharing some tidbits about an inflammatory cartilage condition called osteochondritis dissecans (also … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ankle, arthrography, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, cartilage, elbow, endochondral ossification, flap, giant, hock, humerus, joint, joint mouse, juvenile, lameness, large, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, OCD, orthopedic, osteochondritis dissecans, radiographs, shoulder, synovial fluid, tibiotarsal

Hygromas in Dogs – Rubbing Elbows Isn’t Always a Good Thing

2017-08-28 by CriticalCareDVM

Not every mass or fluctuant swelling in dogs is a cancer. Of course, veterinarians should evaluate and aspirate any skin mass that has been present for more than one month and/or that is larger than a pea (approximately one centimeter). Thankfully, most skin masses are benign. If the mass feels fluid-filled and is located over … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ankle, aspiration, bandage, bursa, bursitis, callous, capsule, complicated, concrete, culture, elbow, hardwood, hip, hock, hygroma, mass, olecranon, pads, pillow, surgery, uncomplicated

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