In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Alexandre Caron teaches you how to effectively diagnose, treat, and manage these complex cases.
This presentation includes a systematic approach to differential diagnosis, including an overview of other conditions that share the same clinical signs as partial and complete CCL ruptures.
Dr. Caron then reviews the comprehensive clinical evaluation, including ruling out other conditions, comprehensive orthopedic examination and testing for direct and indirect drawer signs, and the importance of evaluating each patient for meniscal injuries.
Finally, he discusses pre- and post-surgical analgesic protocols that include tools and techniques to facilitate recovery, as well as the research that supports the benefits of photobiomodulation (laser therapy).
Learning Objectives
- How to diagnose CCL ruptures in dogs
- How to treat partial CCL ruptures
- Advantages and disadvantages of diagnostic methods such as MRI and arthroscopy
- Studies that validate the use of the Stance Analyzer as a diagnostic tool
- The benefits of using cryotherapy and photobiomodulation to reduce pain and inflammation
Please note that the original speaker will not be available to answer questions submitted for on-demand webinars. Our medical team will answer any questions to the best of their availability, but this may not be possible depending on the question submitted.