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Coxal Luxation – When the Hip Pops Out of Socket

06-03-19 by CriticalCareDVM
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Orthopedic injuries are relatively common in dogs and cats. Problems like broken bones, luxating patellas, and ruptured cranial cruciate ligaments occur quite frequently. Hip injuries happen too, and coxal luxation – also called hip dislocation – is arguably the most common injury at this joint. So, this week I’m sharing information about this orthopedic problem, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, closed reduction, coxal, femoral head, femoral head and neck excision, femoral head ostectomy, femur, FHNE, FHO, open reduction, pelvis, radiographs, surgery, total hip replacement, trauma

Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & Cats – Those Hips Don’t Lie!

11-12-17 by CriticalCareDVM

If we all live long enough, we’ll develop arthritis. The same can be said for our dogs and cats. But can you imagine developing arthritis as a toddler? Unfortunately, our furry companions may be born with hip condition called hip dysplasia. This orthopedic problem is characterized by abnormal joint laxity that ultimately induces arthritis and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, arthritis, ball, coxofemoral, crepitus, DPO, dysplasia, femur, FHNE, FHNO, FHO, hip, joint, JPS, juvenile, lameness, laxity, NSAIDs, OFA, ortolani, ossification, osteotomy, pelvis, PennHip, pubic, replacement, round ligamnet, socket, symphysiodesis, TPO, Type III collagen

Iliopsoas Muscle Injury – A Common Problem in Active Dogs

25-09-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Canine athletes, like their human counterparts, are prone to potential musculoskeletal, tendon, and ligament injuries, including cranial cruciate ligament rupture. An under-recognized sporting problem is iliopsoas (il-ē-ō-sō-es) muscle injury. My parents’ dog was recently diagnosed with this condition, so I wanted to dedicate time to explaining it to all of you dog parents out there. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acupuncture, contusion, core, coxofemoral, delayed-onset muscle soreness, DOMS, femoral nerve, femur, flex, hip, iliopsoas, injury, laceration, laser, muscle relaxant, myofascial trigger point, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, NSAID, pain, physical therapy, platelet-rich plasma, Rehabilitation, strain, thigh, ultrasonography, vascular compromise

Bone Marrow Sampling in Dogs & Cats: When the Blood is the Problem

10-10-16 by CriticalCareDVM

Every veterinarian has a favorite disease process or a type of health problem. Some love the gastrointestinal tract, others the heart or lungs. For me, conditions affecting the immune system and blood truly get me excited. As part of an appropriate diagnostic process for such conditions, sampling the bone marrow of our fur babies is … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: anemia, biopsy, bone marrow, femur, hematopoietic, humerus, ilium, lymphoblast, lymphocyte, neutropenia, platelets, red blood cells, red marrow, rib, sampling, stem cells, sternum, white blood cells, yellow marrow

Luxating Patellas – Trick Knees in Our Dogs

21-12-15 by CriticalCareDVM

Many pet parents have heard of cruciate ligament injuries in pets. Yet few know about another common knee disorder afflicting our furry companions – luxating patellas. The patella, more commonly known as the knee cap, can slip out of its normal groove (aka dislocate or luxate) to cause lameness, discomfort, and inflammation. This week I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: femur, knee cap, lateral, luxating, medial, patella, quadriceps, tibia

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