Canine Elbow Dysplasia Management

by Cara Blake, DVM, DACVS-SA, DACVSMR, CCRT

Join Dr. Cara Blake as she covers canine elbow dysplasia, its etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and the developmental disorders that lead to it. 


Dr. Blake discusses the typical presentation of patients with this condition, diagnostic techniques (including radiography, stance analysis, and staging), and both surgical and non-surgical treatments. 

 

 

Learning Objectives

  • The group of four developmental disorders that affect the elbow joint of dogs and lead to both abnormal joint development and osteoarthritis
  • How to diagnose this condition early and determine the best course of treatment
  • Surgical and non-surgical treatment options, including recommended weight management and environmental modifications, pharmaceutical and joint supplement, modalities to use following surgery and in conservative management such as laser therapy and PEMF, intra-articular therapy, and rehabilitation therapy
  • How to gauge a patient's response to therapy for lifelong management  

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