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title: "Closing the Circle: Treating Osteoarthritis Patients"
description: Discover how photobiomodulation (laser therapy) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy can help animals with osteoarthritis in this informative webinar. Learn about this treatment to reduce joint pain.
---

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# [Closing the Circle: Treating Osteoarthritis Patients](https://companionanimalhealth.com/webinars/closing-the-circle)

 Written by [Companion Webinars](https://companionanimalhealth.com/webinars/author/awebinars) | May 12, 2024 2:19:00 PM

by João Alves, DVM, PhD, DECVSMR

 

**Dr. Alves shares how to evaluate, treat, and monitor this prevalent condition**

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most commonly diagnosed joint disease in companion animals. As veterinarians, it is important to be able to objectively evaluate patients to select the best candidates for specific treatments. Treatments such as platelet-rich plasma and photobiomodulation therapy have been the topic of several studies over the last few years, sometimes with conflicting results.

We will explore this topic and evaluate the results obtained with platelet-rich plasma and photobiomodulation in the management of OA, particularly if their combined use leads to different outcome results.

In addition to providing the best treatments, we will discuss how we can take advantage of an objective measure, a weight-bearing distribution platform, to obtain an individualized evaluation of each patient and how to monitor response to treatment.

**Learning Objectives**

1. Identify the platelet-rich plasma and photobiomodulation mechanisms of action  
   Recognise the potential of these two therapies in the management of OA  
   Learn how to make the most of a weight-bearing distribution platform

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Please note that the original speaker will not be available to answer questions submitted for on-demand webinars. [Our medical team](mailto:medicalassistance@companiontherapy.com) will answer any questions to the best of their availability, but this may not be possible depending on the question submitted.

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