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Jones RL, Tomlinson AW, Barnes DM, Hood RS, McClement JP, Ogden DM, Owen MA, Onyett JR, Walton MB. Clinical Assessment of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the Stabilization of Humeral Condylar Fractures in Dogs. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2024; 37:243-250. [PMID: 38670148 DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1786181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/28/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To report the use of a Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate for the management of humeral condylar fractures (HCF) in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Medical records of dogs with HCF stabilized using the Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate at six UK veterinary referral centres between April 2018 and February 2021 were reviewed. Long-term follow-up (>6 months) was obtained via owner questionnaire, which incorporated the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs clinical metrology instrument. RESULTS Sixty-two HCF were treated in 61 dogs (44 lateral condylar fractures [LCF] and 18 intracondylar (T/Y) fractures [ICF]). Fifty-one dogs were Spaniels or Spaniel crossbreeds. Intraoperative contouring of the plate was required for one dog-a French Bulldog. Postoperative complications occurred in 14/42 LCF and 6/18 ICF; overall there were 14 minor, 8 major, and 2 catastrophic complications. On final follow-up imaging, there was evidence of partial or complete osseous continuity of the condylar part of the fracture 32/53 HCF (24/39 LCF and 8/14 ICF) and lateral epicondylar part of the fracture in 53/53 HCF (39/39 LCF and 14/14 ICF). At final reexamination, 20/28 dogs with LCF and 5/13 dogs with ICF were not lame and the remaining dogs demonstrated mild lameness. According to the owner questionnaire, 17/17 dogs with LCF and 8/10 dogs with ICF returned to full limb use and median Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs scores were 2/52 for LCF and 6.5/52 for ICF. CONCLUSION The Lateral Epicondylar Anatomical Plate can be used successfully for the surgical stabilization of HCF in dogs.
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- Rebecca L Jones
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedics Department, Eastcott Veterinary Referrals, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedic Department, Abington Park Referrals, Northampton, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedics Department, Bristol Vet Specialists, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Ossicle, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedic Department, Abington Park Referrals, Northampton, United Kingdom
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- Orthopaedic Department, Movement Referrals, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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von Pfeil DJF, Tan D, Adams R, Glassman M. Outcomes of 15 dogs and two cats with metabone fractures treated with fluoroscopically guided normograde metabone pinning. Vet Surg 2024; 53:904-917. [PMID: 38741348 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To report the outcomes of 15 dogs and two cats with metabone fractures treated with fluoroscopically guided normograde metabone pinning (FGNMP). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS A total of 15 client owned dogs and two cats with 57 metabone fractures. METHODS Description of FGNMP and reporting of the following data: signalment, pre- and postoperative radiographs, intramedullary pin diameter used, anesthesia, surgery and coaptation times, duration to normal weightbearing and bone union, postoperative care and complications. RESULTS Median surgery time was 54 min (range: 26-99), median duration of coaptation was 14 days (range: 1-5 weeks), median time to normal weightbearing was 16 days (range: 2-45) and median time to bone union was 6 weeks (range: 4-12). All cases had at least 12 months of post-surgical follow-up with a median follow-up of 18 months (range: 12-70). No major complications occurred. Mild radiographic changes associated with subchondral bone sclerosis were noted on follow-up radiographs in 13/57 fractures. All cases returned to normal gait and full (15) or acceptable (2) function. CONCLUSION In this study, FGNMP was an effective and safe technique for metabone fracture repair, requiring only short-term external coaptation in most patients. Time to bone union and return to normal function compared favorably to previously reported techniques. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Fluoroscopically guided normograde metabone pinning provides an alternative technique for treatment of metabone fractures.
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- Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
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- Friendship Surgical Specialists of the Friendship Hospital for Animals, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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Bergström A, Kjörk Granström M, Roepstorff L, Alipour MJ, Pettersson K, Ljungvall I. Long-Term Effect of Intra-Articular Adipose-Derived Stromal Vascular Fraction and Platelet-Rich Plasma in Dogs with Elbow Joint Disease-A Pilot Study. Vet Sci 2024; 11:296. [PMID: 39057980 PMCID: PMC11281594 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci11070296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2024] [Revised: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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(1) Background: The aim of the current pilot study was to describe the long-term effects of a single intra-articular injection of autologous stromal vascular fraction (SVF) with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in dogs with confirmed elbow OA, using orthopedic lameness scoring and kinetic and kinematic gait analysis. For comparison of normal long-term variation of gait over time, a group of healthy control dogs (CDs) was also evaluated. (2) Methods: A prospective longitudinal clinical pilot study investigating 19 client-owned dogs with elbow OA (OADs) treated with SVF and PRP and eight CDs not receiving treatment. The OAD and CD groups were evaluated before and after 6 and at least 12 months following treatment with SVF and PRP (OAD group) and twice with a six-month interval (CD group), respectively, through orthopedic examinations, goniometry, and kinetic and kinematic analyses (seven variables). (3) Results: The OAD had an increase in fore-hind peak force symmetry ≥12 months after treatment (p < 0.05), but no other objective variables changed over time. Orthopedic consensus scores had improved at ≥six months follow-up evaluation (p < 0.05). None of the investigated gait variables had changed at ≥six months follow-up evaluation in the CD group. (4) Conclusions: The current study could not confirm a significant benefit from SVF and PRP treatment in OADs, but future studies should be conducted in order to fully evaluate the potential of the treatment. The improvement seen in fore-hindlimb symmetry may represent an improvement in gait or an incidental finding.
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- Annika Bergström
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7070, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden; (A.B.); (I.L.)
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- University Animal Hospital, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ultunaallén 5A, P.O. Box 7070, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7070, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Veterinary Biosciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, Agnes Sjöberginkatu 2, P.O. Box 66, 00014 Helsinki, Finland;
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- University Animal Hospital, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Ultunaallén 5A, P.O. Box 7070, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden;
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, P.O. Box 7070, 75007 Uppsala, Sweden; (A.B.); (I.L.)
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Wells GM, Young K, Haskell MJ, Carter AJ, Clements DN. Mobility, functionality and functional mobility: A review and application for canine veterinary patients. Vet J 2024; 305:106123. [PMID: 38642699 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2024.106123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2023] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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Mobility is an essential aspect of a dog's daily life. It is defined as the ability to move freely and easily and deviations from an animals' normal mobility capabilities are often an indicator of disease, injury or pain. When a dog's mobility is compromised, often functionality (ability to perform activities of daily living [ADL]), is also impeded, which can diminish an animal's quality of life. Given this, it is necessary to understand the extent to which conditions impact a dog's physiological ability to move around their environment to carry out ADL, a concept termed functional mobility. In contrast to human medicine, validated measures of canine functional mobility are currently limited. The aim of this review is to summarise the extent to which canine mobility and functionality are associated with various diseases and how mobility and functional mobility are currently assessed within veterinary medicine. Future work should focus on developing a standardised method of assessing functional mobility in dogs, which can contextualise how a wide range of conditions impact a dog's daily life. However, for a true functional mobility assessment to be developed, a greater understanding of what activities dogs do on a daily basis and movements underpinning these activities must first be established.
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- Georgia M Wells
- SRUC (Scotland's Rural College), Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries DG1 3NE, UK; The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK.
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- SRUC (Scotland's Rural College), Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries DG1 3NE, UK
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- SRUC (Scotland's Rural College), West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, UK
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- SRUC (Scotland's Rural College), Barony Campus, Parkgate, Dumfries DG1 3NE, UK
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- The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies and Roslin Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Midlothian EH25 9RG, UK
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Pedersen A, Hyytiäinen HK, Rhodin M, Forterre F, Penell J, Bergh A. Effect of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Gait Parameters in Dogs with Osteoarthritis. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1626. [PMID: 38891673 PMCID: PMC11171175 DOI: 10.3390/ani14111626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative disease in dogs, often manifested as pain, joint swelling, and lameness. Despite the lack of scientific evidence for its treatment efficacy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used in dogs as a pain-relieving treatment. This randomised single-blinded cross-over study investigated the effect of TENS on gait parameters in fifteen dogs with osteoarthritis. Stance time, swing time, stride time, stride length, peak vertical force (%BW), vertical impulse (%BW*sec), and symmetry indices were obtained using a pressure-sensitive mat. TENS treatment of 80 Hz and 100 µs with an individually selected amplitude was conducted for 45 min once daily for a treatment period of seven or ten days. No significant differences were seen between TENS and placebo for any of the gait parameters. Hence, in this study, TENS did not affect gait parameters, compared to placebo. Further studies are needed to confirm the observations.
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- Anja Pedersen
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (M.R.); (F.F.); (J.P.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 57, 00014 Helsinki, Finland;
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (M.R.); (F.F.); (J.P.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (M.R.); (F.F.); (J.P.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (M.R.); (F.F.); (J.P.); (A.B.)
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden; (M.R.); (F.F.); (J.P.); (A.B.)
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Dalla Fontana M, Anesi S, Czopowicz M, Corr SA. Assessment of potential maladaptive pain in dogs with elbow osteoarthritis using a von Frey aesthesiometer. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e4043. [PMID: 38575548 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.4043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to investigate the possible presence of maladaptive pain in the thoracic limbs of dogs with elbow osteoarthritis (OA) using an electronic von Frey aesthesiometer (eVFA). METHODS Twenty-eight client- and staff-owned dogs (OA, n = 14; controls, n = 14) were enrolled in the study. Every dog underwent a full orthopaedic examination, and then five von Frey measurements were obtained from each carpal pad of each dog. A maximum test threshold of 400 g was set and approved by an ethics committee. RESULTS eVFA thresholds were significantly lower (p < 0.001) in dogs with OA (median 248 g, range 128-369 g) than in control dogs (median 390 g, range 371-400 g). In the OA group, the sensory threshold was significantly lower (p = 0.048) in the more severely affected limb than the less severely affected limb. LIMITATION The low maximum threshold required for ethical approval may influence the variability in the control group. CONCLUSIONS Dogs with elbow OA had significantly lower sensory thresholds than control dogs, which is compatible with the presence of maladaptive pain, potentially due to central sensitisation. Further research is required to evaluate the potential use of the eVFA for monitoring clinical progression and treatment response in dogs with elbow OA.
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- Maria Dalla Fontana
- Small Animal Hospital, School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Blaise Veterinary Referral, Birmingham, UK
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- Small Animal Hospital, School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
- Willows Veterinary Centre and Referral Service, Solihull, UK
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- Division of Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Warsaw University of Life Sciences-SGGW, Warsaw, Poland
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- Small Animal Hospital, School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK
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Gildea E, Scales-Theobald E, Thompson J, Cook A, Forde K, Skingley G, Lawrie S, Williamson N, Panter C. Development and validation of a quality of life and treatment satisfaction measure in canine osteoarthritis. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1377019. [PMID: 38764853 PMCID: PMC11100416 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1377019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/21/2024] Open
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Introduction Canine osteoarthritis (OA) causes pain and mobility impairment. This can reduce dog quality of life (QoL), owner QoL and owners' satisfaction with, and adherence to, treatments. No existing canine OA-specific instrument assesses all three impacts. This study aimed to develop and psychometrically evaluate an owner-completed canine OA-specific measure of dog QoL, owner QoL and owner treatment satisfaction; the "Canine OA Quality of Life and Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire" (CaOA-QoL-TS). Methods The CaOA-QoL-TS was developed using a conceptual model derived from a meta-synthesis of published literature followed by cognitive interviews with ten owners of dogs with OA, to evaluate content validity. Results Based on interview findings, ten items were reworded, four removed, and two added; resulting in 26 items that all owners understood and considered relevant. The recall period and response options were well understood and appropriate to almost all owners. To evaluate its psychometric properties, the CaOA-QoL-TS (draft 26-item version) was administered, across six timepoints in a phase 4 field study, to owners of OA treated dogs, recruited from veterinary practices (N = 93). Inter-item correlations suggested items clustered into three distinct domains: Dog QoL, Owner QoL and Treatment Satisfaction, as hypothesized. Confirmatory factor analysis supported deletion of two items and calculation of the three domain scores, with acceptable model fit. The resulting 24-item CaOA-QoL-TS instrument demonstrated strong internal consistency and good to excellent test-retest reliability. Convergent validity was supported by moderate to strong correlations with concurrent measures. Known groups validity was supported by statistically significant differences between groups categorized by owner global impression of QoL. Ability to detect change was demonstrated through statistically significant improvements over time in Owner and Dog QoL, with larger within-group effect sizes reported for the mean of 'improved' dogs compared to the mean of 'stable' dogs. Only a small sample of dogs worsened throughout the study. Anchor-based analyses supported-0.9 and-1.0-point within-group responder definitions for dog and owner QoL domains, respectively. Discussion Findings support the content validity of the CaOA-QoL-TS in canine OA. The 24-item CaOA-QoL-TS is a reliable and valid instrument to measure owner and canine QoL and TS and is sensitive to improvements following OA treatment.
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- School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey, Surrey, United Kingdom
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- Adelphi Values Patient-Centered Outcomes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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- Adelphi Values Patient-Centered Outcomes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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- Adelphi Values Patient-Centered Outcomes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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- Adelphi Values Patient-Centered Outcomes, Cheshire, United Kingdom
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McLean EJ, Cashmore RG. Novel crescentic, medial-closing, medially translating, centre-of-rotation-of-angulation-based, levelling osteotomy for lateral compartment stifle disease with partial cranial cruciate ligament tear in two dogs. N Z Vet J 2024; 72:162-169. [PMID: 38296654 DOI: 10.1080/00480169.2024.2308291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 02/02/2024]
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CASE HISTORY Two mature, large breed dogs presented with chronic lameness and discomfort localised to the stifle. CLINICAL FINDINGS No hindlimb deformities were present on physical examination or radiographic evaluation. No stifle instability was present. Arthroscopy revealed severe (grade 5/5 modified Outerbridge score) cartilage erosion in the lateral compartment (femorotibial), marked degeneration of the lateral meniscus and early cranial cruciate ligament disease in both patients. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME Medial-closing, medially translating, centre-of-rotation-of-angulation-based, levelling osteotomy (mcmtCBLO) was performed in both patients. The procedure aims to shift the pelvic limb's mechanical axis medially to reduce pressure in the lateral compartment while also reducing craniocaudal shear forces by lowering the tibial plateau angle.Eight weeks after surgery one patient's lameness had resolved while the other had improved significantly. Second-look arthroscopy performed at this time revealed fibrocartilage formation in the lateral compartment without progression of cruciate disease in both cases. At long-term follow-up (approximately 3 and 5 years), favourable outcomes (no or minimal lameness, mild or moderate osteoarthritis) were identified on the long-term owner survey, lameness examination and radiographs. CLINICAL RELEVANCE mcmtCBLO reduced or eliminated short- and long-term lameness in these two cases afflicted by concurrent lateral compartment and early cranial cruciate ligament disease.
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- E J McLean
- Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Melbourne, Australia
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- Southpaws Specialty Surgery for Animals, Melbourne, Australia
- Melbourne Animal Referral Services, Melbourne, Australia
- Geelong Animal Referral Services, Geelong, Australia
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von Pfeil DJF, Schulz K, Chou PY, Kapatkin AS, Kim SY, Ash K, Zheng J, Hayashi K. Outcomes of 11 dogs with short radius syndrome treated with acute arthroscopically assisted ulnar shortening. Vet Surg 2024; 53:535-545. [PMID: 38396343 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 12/26/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the short-term outcome of acute arthroscopically assisted ulnar shortening (AUS), to treat short radius syndrome in dogs. STUDY DESIGN Case series. ANIMALS Eleven client owned dogs. METHODS Records of dogs that had undergone AUS for treatment of short radius syndrome were reviewed for inclusion. Reporting data included among others pre- and postoperative radioulnar, humeroradial and humeroulnar distances, lameness scores, surgical times, complications and clinical outcome. RESULTS Following AUS, radiohumeral articulation was improved in all dogs. Median presurgery radioulnar, humeroradial and humeroulnar values were 4.5, 3.2, and 2.2 mm and were improved with surgery by a median of 3.2, 1.8, and 1.2 mm, respectively. Median surgery time was 140 min. Median time to bone healing was 8 weeks (range: 4-14). Median time to last follow-up was 9 weeks (4-468). Median lameness score (scale 0-4) improved from 2 to 1. No major complications were reported. Short-term clinical outcome was graded by the surgeons as full function in four cases and acceptable function in seven. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Radiographic and arthroscopic radiohumeral articulation were improved and short-term clinical improvement was documented following AUS in all 11 dogs.
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- Dirsko J F von Pfeil
- Small Animal Surgery Locum PLLC, Dallas, Texas, USA
- Bessy's Kleintierklinik, Regensdorf, Switzerland
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- Ethos Veterinary Health, Williston, Vermont, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California-Davis, Davis, California, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
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- Ethos Veterinary Health, Williston, Vermont, USA
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- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York, USA
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- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ithaca, New York, USA
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Volz F, Eberle D, Kornmayer M, Zablotski Y, Meyer-Lindenberg A. Effect of intra-articular platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid on limb function recovery in dogs with TPLO for cranial cruciate ligament rupture: a randomised controlled trial. J Small Anim Pract 2024; 65:223-233. [PMID: 38339913 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13704] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the recovery of limb function following a single intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture treated with tibial plateau levelling osteotomy compared to dogs receiving no injection intraoperatively. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty-two dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture, body weights of 20 to 40 kg, and no other orthopaedic conditions were enrolled in this prospective, randomised, double-blind, controlled study at the small animal clinic at LMU Munich. All dogs underwent tibial plateau levelling osteotomy. Based on random allocation, they received either a single intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronic acid or no injection intraoperatively. Gait analysis, clinical examinations, radiography of the stifle joint for osteoarthritis progression and two validated owner questionnaires were compared among groups at three timepoints postoperatively (6 weeks, 3 and 6 months). Limb function was primarily assessed by measuring the ground reaction forces. RESULTS At all times postoperatively, no differences were observed among groups regarding clinical examinations, osteoarthritis score values, ground reaction forces or owner questionnaires. All dogs showed significant improvement in limb function clinically, in all ground reaction forces and in the validated questionnaires. Osteoarthritis progressed minimally during rechecks in all dogs regardless of the additional injection or not. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE All dogs treated with tibial plateau levelling osteotomy for cranial cruciate ligament rupture showed improvements in limb function. No additive effect on faster recovery was demonstrated with the additional intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid. Addition of platelet-rich plasma/hyaluronic acid injections during tibial plateau levelling osteotomy is unnecessary considering the lack of benefit observed up to 6 months postoperatively.
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- F Volz
- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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Kovacs JM, Mazdarani P, Nielsen MBM, Miles JE. Objective and owner-reported outcomes after modified cranial closing wedge ostectomy: a case series. Vet Res Commun 2024; 48:877-887. [PMID: 37978161 PMCID: PMC10998822 DOI: 10.1007/s11259-023-10261-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Immediate and longer-term outcomes of a cranial closing wedge ostectomy variant for management of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease were assessed in this single-center retrospective consecutive study. Records and radiographs were retrieved and assessed by three independent observers to evaluate tibial plateau angle, anatomical-mechanical axis angle, tibial tuberosity distalization, and mechanical axis length before and after surgery. Kinetic gait analysis and owner questionnaires were used to assess clinical outcomes. Seventeen stifles from fifteen dogs were evaluated radiographically. Mean error from target tibial plateau angle was 0.4 degrees. Anatomical-mechanical axis angles reduced from mean 2.9 degrees preoperatively to mean - 0.9 degrees postoperatively. Tibial tuberosity distalization was mean 5.0% of mechanical axis length, and mean reduction in mechanical axis length was 0.1%. Increased tibial plateau angles were noted in 8/17 stifles, with a mean of 9.6 degrees at short-term follow-up. Major complications were observed in 9/17 stifles. Long term follow-up (mean 832 days) was obtained with gait analysis in 8/15 dogs and with questionnaire in 11/15. Most dogs (9/11) were weakly to moderately affected by osteoarthritis symptoms. All values for peak vertical force and vertical impulse normalized to body weight exceeded local lower reference limits for normal dogs, indicating acceptable limb use. Satisfactory immediate and long-term clinical outcomes appear to be possible with this technique, but the high incidence of shorter-term complications may caution against the technique or the fixation and management described here.
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- Jenny M Kovacs
- Lunds Djursjukhus Evidensia, Porfyrvägen 6, Lund, 22478, Sweden
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- College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, 2015 SW 16th Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32608, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University Hospital for Companion Animals, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlægevej 16, Frederiksberg C, 1870, Denmark
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University Hospital for Companion Animals, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlægevej 16, Frederiksberg C, 1870, Denmark.
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Brookes W, Payne R, Lea R. Reporting outcome measures in veterinary physiotherapy with particular reference to the treatment of canine and equine joint cases in the UK. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e3900. [PMID: 38469651 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Revised: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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BACKGROUND Outcome measures are extensively used within human physiotherapy, but a widely accepted issue in veterinary physiotherapy is that outcome measures lack sufficient evaluation and standardisation in terms of how they are implemented. This cross-sectional study aimed to provide clarity on (1) the current selection of outcome measures in canine and equine physiotherapy and (2) investigate external influences on outcome measure selection, including comparative literature availability, professional memberships and background. METHODS A structured scoping literature review consolidated current understanding and limitations. This informed a survey of qualified veterinary physiotherapists (n = 40). The statistical analysis comprised descriptive statistics. RESULTS Key observations included (1) a lack of difference in outcome measure application between veterinary physiotherapists with and without a human physiotherapy background, (2) enhanced outcome measure utilisation by registry body members and (3) an overall skew towards subjective, rather than objective, outcome measure use. LIMITATIONS The study was limited by the absence of a defined veterinary physiotherapist population and subsequent convenience sample size. CONCLUSION The apparent skew towards subjective outcome measures highlights objective outcome measure underutilisation and the need for a more extensive evidence base. In conclusion, there is a need to develop comprehensive professional development resources promoting the use of repeatable outcome measures such as goniometers and the Liverpool osteoarthritis scoring.
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- William Brookes
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UK
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science, University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, UK
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Butterworth SJ, Schofield I. TTA-Rapid for treating the canine cruciate deficient stifle: Medium to long-term outcome and analysis of risk factors. Vet Rec 2024; 194:e3795. [PMID: 38229408 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate medium to long-term outcomes following treatment of lameness associated with cranial cruciate ligament insufficiency using the tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA)-Rapid technique and to investigate risk factors associated with outcome, including tibial plateau angle (TPA). METHODS Patient records for cases treated over an 80-month period were examined retrospectively. An owner postal questionnaire using a clinical metrology instrument (Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs) evaluated the outcome at least 6 months after surgery. RESULTS A total of 149 procedures were carried out in 120 dogs. Questionnaires were received for 64 dogs (53.3%), with a median follow-up time of 37.5 months. Outcome was judged to be satisfactory, based on frequency of lameness, in 63 (98.4%), while satisfactory outcomes were achieved in 61 (95.3%) based on severity of lameness and in 50 (78.1%) based on mobility score. Statistical analysis showed that age, bodyweight, TPA, meniscal injury and concurrent patellar surgery did not influence outcome, but time to follow-up positively correlated with mobility score. LIMITATIONS This study involved one surgeon in one centre with outcome data based on the completion of an owner questionnaire, although this used a validated clinical metrology instrument. CONCLUSION TTA-Rapid offers a treatment option for cranial cruciate-deficient stifles with a good medium to long-term outcome, and no risk factors were identified to suggest any limitations to its use.
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Dahl KH, Nielsen MBM, Alkjær T, Vitger AD, Miles JE. Muscle function assessment of the hindlimbs in healthy dogs using acoustic myography. Res Vet Sci 2024; 168:105135. [PMID: 38194891 DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/01/2024] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Impaired muscle function is a frequent consequence of musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. Musculoskeletal disorders, especially stifle joint diseases, are common in dogs and assessment of muscle function in dogs is clinically relevant. Acoustic myography (AMG) is a non-invasive method to assess muscle activity. Quantifying muscle function in normal dogs could help identify clinically relevant changes in dogs with orthopaedic disease and allow targeted interventions to improve recovery in these. The objectives of the study were to characterize hindlimb muscle function in healthy dogs using AMG and to investigate the repeatability and reproducibility of AMG in dogs. METHODS Healthy dogs (15-40 kg) without musculoskeletal disorders were recruited and screened for eligibility to participate in the study. The muscle activity in four hindlimb muscles related to the stifle was assessed using AMG. The degree of symmetry between the hindlimbs in these dogs was investigated and the reliability of AMG was evaluated. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS The study population comprised 21 dogs. Reference intervals and symmetry indices for AMG scores of the hindlimb muscles were identified, with highest variability for the E-scores. For all AMG-scores, same-day variation was lower than between days variation, and both were lowest for S- and T-scores. Further investigation is needed to establish if AMG can enable discrimination between dogs with altered muscle function and healthy dogs.
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- Kathrine Højte Dahl
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlægevej 16, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 Copenhagen, N, Denmark; The Parker Institute, Bispebjerg-Frederiksberg Hospital, Nordre Fasanvej 57, 2000 Frederiksberg, Denmark.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlægevej 16, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Dyrlægevej 16, 1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark.
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Olcoz M, Cabezas MÁ, Gómez de Segura IA. Translation and linguistic validation into Spanish of the Owner-Reported Outcome Measure "Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs". Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1360926. [PMID: 38444778 PMCID: PMC10912287 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1360926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Introduction Assessing chronic pain in dogs has been greatly favoured by the development of Owner-Reported Outcome Measures. Among them, the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) has been widely used for this purpose. Most of these tools have been written in English and its use by non English natives requires not only translation but also linguistic validation for use by veterinarians and owners. For its use, the LOAD has not undergone translation into Spanish and the objective was to generate a linguistically validated Spanish translation of the LOAD. Methods Following the World Health Organisation and the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research published guidelines, the original LOAD English version underwent analysis and translation by two native linguists proficient in the target language. Both translations were then reviewed by a third native linguist to identify potential disparities and establish a cohesive translation (reconciliation). Subsequently, an independent linguist, fluent in both English and the target language, conducted the back translation. Finally, the research team compared the original and back translated versions to pinpoint and resolve any significant differences. Following the creation of the translated version, a cognitive debriefing was conducted to assess the questionnaire within the target population. Results A total of 89 surveys were distributed to dog owners of varying ages, genders, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Although there were some suggestions and comments, and some adjustments were made, all respondents found the survey to be clear, achieving a linguistic validation of the Spanish LOAD.
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- María Olcoz
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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Enomoto M, de Castro N, Hash J, Thomson A, Nakanishi-Hester A, Perry E, Aker S, Haupt E, Opperman L, Roe S, Cole T, Thompson NA, Innes JF, Lascelles BDX. Prevalence of radiographic appendicular osteoarthritis and associated clinical signs in young dogs. Sci Rep 2024; 14:2827. [PMID: 38310147 PMCID: PMC10838335 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-52324-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/17/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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This study aimed to determine the prevalence of osteoarthritis (OA) and associated clinical signs in young dogs. Owners of dogs aged 8 months-4 years from a single practice, were contacted in random order, to participate in a general health screen. Clinical and orthopedic examinations were performed. Each joint was scored for pain reactions (0-4). Orthogonal radiographs of all joints were made under sedation. Each joint was scored for radiographic OA (rOA) severity on an 11-point scale. Clinical OA (cOA) was defined as an overlap of rOA and joint pain in ≥ 1 joint. Owners completed OA questionnaires. The owners of 123 dogs agreed to participate. Overall, 39.8% (49/123) of dogs had rOA in ≥ 1 joint, and 16.3% (20/123) or 23.6% (29/123) dogs had cOA, depending on the cut-off value of joint pain; moderate (2), or mild (1), respectively. Owners of dogs with cOA observed signs of impairment in approximately 30% of cases. Only 2 dogs with cOA were receiving OA pain management. The most commonly affected joints in descending order of frequency were elbow, hip, tarsus, and stifle. Radiographically visible OA is common in young dogs, and 40-60% of dogs with rOA had cOA. However, OA-pain appears underdiagnosed and undertreated in young dogs.
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- Masataka Enomoto
- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Movement Independent Veterinary Referrals, Cheshire, England, UK
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- Translational Research in Pain Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Comparative Pain Research and Education Centre, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA.
- Department of Anesthesiology, Center for Translational Pain Research, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
- Thurston Arthritis Center, UNC, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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Assies M, Berger B, Stegen B, Rohwedder T, Doherr M, Böttcher P. Evaluation of the Effects of an Undenatured Collagen Type-2-Based Nutraceutical (ARTHROSHINE ® HA²) on Recovery Time after TPLO in Dogs: A Prospective, Randomized Study with Objective Gait Analysis as the Primary Outcome Measure. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:298. [PMID: 38254467 PMCID: PMC10812682 DOI: 10.3390/ani14020298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 01/09/2024] [Accepted: 01/16/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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This randomized, prospective clinical trial investigates the impact of a novel undenatured collagen type 2 (T2NDC)-based nutraceutical, ARTHROSHINE® HA² (AS), on postoperative rehabilitation following Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) in 50 dogs with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament rupture (CCLR). The patients were randomly allocated to either group A, receiving AS once daily for 24 weeks post-TPLO surgery, or group B, without any supplementation. Frequency matching was applied to enhance group comparability. Assessment of outcomes included computerized gait analysis and a validated owner questionnaire. AS supplementation was well received, without any reported side effect. Consistently, patients in group A exhibited significantly higher peak vertical force values during all follow-up assessments. By the 12-week mark, gait analysis indicated a return to a physiological gait pattern in group A, while group B achieved this normalization only by the 24-week point. The administration of AS post-TPLO surgery demonstrates promise in enhancing limb function, leading to faster restoration of a physiological gait pattern. The inclusion of AS, a T2NDC-based nutraceutical, in the post-TPLO rehabilitation protocol may contribute to improved limb function and an expedited recovery, potentially facilitating a quicker return to normalcy. It is noteworthy that subjective owner perceptions did not differ between the two groups.
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- Maria Assies
- Fachtierärztliches Zentrum Dr. Berger, 26892 Heede, Germany; (B.B.)
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- Fachtierärztliches Zentrum Dr. Berger, 26892 Heede, Germany; (B.B.)
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- Fachtierärztliches Zentrum Dr. Berger, 26892 Heede, Germany; (B.B.)
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- Small Animal Clinic, Free University of Berlin, 14163 Berlin, Germany; (T.R.); (P.B.)
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- Institute for Veterinary Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Free University of Berlin, 14163 Berlin, Germany;
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- Small Animal Clinic, Free University of Berlin, 14163 Berlin, Germany; (T.R.); (P.B.)
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Hood RS, Walton MB, Innes JF. Long term outcomes of the Humeral Intracondylar Repair System for management of canine humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures. Front Vet Sci 2024; 10:1296940. [PMID: 38234987 PMCID: PMC10793381 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1296940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Objective To document long-term client-reported clinical outcomes and complications for the Humeral Intracondylar Repair System (HIRS) for treatment of humeral intracondylar fissures (HIF) and humeral condylar fractures (HCF) in dogs. Method Data collection involved the review of clinical records and analysis of an owner questionnaire regarding complication occurrence and client-reported outcome. The "Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs" (LOAD) instrument was incorporated into the questionnaire. Results Twenty-six cases of HIF and 14 cases of HCF were included in the study, with follow-up times of over 12 months (range 13-97 months). Thirty-seven out of 40 cases reached long-term follow up: 25 out of 26 HIF cases, 11 out of 11 lateral condylar fracture cases and one out of three dicondylar fracture cases. Two cases of HIF suffered a gradual return of lameness in the long term; both dogs had concomitant medial coronoid disease. No other complications were reported in the long term. Excluding cases with concurrent issues affecting exercise, the median LOAD score at follow-up was 4 and 5 (out of 52) for HIF and HCF cases, respectively. At long-term follow-up, 36 out of 37 cases were reported to have regained "full function of the limb." Clinical significance The results of this study, together with previously reported short and medium-term outcomes, support the use of HIRS for management of humeral intracondylar fissures and humeral condylar fractures.
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- Rebecca S. Hood
- ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists CVS Group plc, Chester, United Kingdom
- Small Animal Teaching Hospital, University of Liverpool Leahurst Campus, Neston, United Kingdom
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- ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists CVS Group plc, Chester, United Kingdom
- Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists, Runcorn, United Kingdom
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- ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists CVS Group plc, Chester, United Kingdom
- Movement Referrals: Independent Veterinary Specialists, Runcorn, United Kingdom
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Alves JC, Santos A, Lavrador C, Carreira LM. Minimal Clinically Important Differences for a Weight Distribution Platform in Dogs with Osteoarthritis. Animals (Basel) 2023; 14:128. [PMID: 38200859 PMCID: PMC10778445 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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In this retrospective study to determine the optimal method of evaluating static weight-bearing distribution to assess response to treatment in dogs with osteoarthritis using a weight distribution platform, data from the Clinica Veterinária de Cães (Portuguese Republican National Guard) clinical records were extracted. At baseline and at 15 days post-treatment, follow-up data from 80 dogs treated for bilateral hip osteoarthritis were categorized based on an anchor question. Estimates of minimal clinically important differences were calculated with distribution-based and anchor-based methods for deviation from normal weight-bearing and a symmetry index (SI). For deviation, the anchor-based methods provided a range from -0.3 to -3.1, and the distribution-based methods from 0.16 to 0.29. For SI, the anchor-based methods provided a range from -10.0 to -23.9, and the distribution-based methods from 1.31 to 2.88. Receiver operator characteristic curves provided areas under the curve >0.7, indicating an acceptable cut-off point. We presented estimates of -1 for deviation and -10 for SI in dogs with OA. These estimates can be used for research and patient monitoring. Future studies should include OA from other joints and animals from a broader clinical context.
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- J. C. Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554 Évora, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771 Lisbon, Portugal
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- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554 Évora, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon, (FMV/ULisboa), 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal
- Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre (CMVAA), 2830-077 Barreiro, Portugal
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Clark NL, Bates KT, Harris LK, Tomlinson AW, Murray JK, Comerford EJ. GenPup-M: A novel validated owner-reported clinical metrology instrument for detecting early mobility changes in dogs. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291035. [PMID: 38150469 PMCID: PMC10752556 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To use a previously validated veterinary clinical examination sheet, Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) questionnaire, combined with kinetic and kinematic gait analysis in dogs with/without mobility problems to demonstrate the capacity of a novel clinical metrology instrument ("GenPup-M") to detect canine mobility impairments. DESIGN Quantitative study. ANIMALS 62 dogs (31 with mobility impairments and 31 without mobility impairments). PROCEDURE The dogs' clinical history was obtained from owners and all dogs underwent a validated orthopaedic clinical examination. Mobility impairments were diagnosed in the mobility impaired group based on clinical history and orthopaedic examination. Owners were asked to complete GenPup-M along with a previously validated mobility questionnaire (Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD)) to identify construct validity. As a test of criterion validity, the correlation between instrument scores and the overall clinical examination scores, along with force-platform obtained peak vertical forces (PVF) were calculated. GenPup-M underwent internal consistency and factor analysis. Spatiotemporal parameters were calculated for dogs with/without mobility impairments to define the gait differences between these two groups. RESULTS Principal Component Analysis identified GenPup-M had two components with Eigenvalues >1 ("stiffness/ease of movement" and "willingness to be active/exercise"). Cronbach's α was used to test internal consistency of GenPup-M and was found to be "good" (0.87). There was a strong, positive correlation between GenPup-M and LOAD responses (r2 = 0.69, p<0.001) highlighting construct validity. Criterion validity was also shown when comparing GenPup-M to clinical examination scores (r2 = 0.74, p<0.001) and PVF (r2 = 0.43, p<0.001). Quantitative canine gait analysis showed that there were statistically significant differences between peak vertical forces (PVF) of mobility impaired and non-mobility impaired dogs (p<0.05). Analyses of PVF showed that non-mobility impaired dogs more evenly distributed their weight across all thoracic and pelvic limbs when compared to mobility impaired dogs. There were also consistent findings that mobility impaired dogs moved slower than non-mobility impaired dogs. CONCLUSION AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE GenPup-M is a clinical metrology instrument (CMI) that can be completed by dog owners to detect all mobility impairments, including those that are early in onset, indicating the versatility of GenPup-M to assess dogs with and without mobility impairments. Results of the study found that GenPup-M positively correlated with all three objective measures of canine mobility and consequently showed criterion and construct validity. Owner-reported CMIs such as GenPup-M allow non-invasive scoring systems which veterinary surgeons and owners can use to allow communication and longitudinal assessment of a dog's mobility. It is anticipated that GenPup-M will be used by owners at yearly vaccinations/health checks, allowing identification of any subtle mobility changes, and enabling early intervention.
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- Natasha L. Clark
- Department of Musculoskeletal & Ageing Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- Department of Musculoskeletal & Ageing Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Medical Research Council (MRC) and Versus Arthritis as part of the Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), Northumberland, United Kingdom
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Neston, United Kingdom
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Neston, United Kingdom
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- Department of Musculoskeletal & Ageing Science, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, United Kingdom
- Medical Research Council (MRC) and Versus Arthritis as part of the Medical Research Council Versus Arthritis Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA), Northumberland, United Kingdom
- Dogs Trust, London, United Kingdom
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della Rocca G, Schievano C, Di Salvo A, Hielm-Björkman AK, della Valle MF. Psychometric Testing and Validation of the Italian Version of the Helsinki Chronic Pain Index (I-HCPI) in Dogs with Pain Related to Osteoarthritis. Animals (Basel) 2023; 14:83. [PMID: 38200814 PMCID: PMC10778034 DOI: 10.3390/ani14010083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 12/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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Pain assessment is of paramount importance for properly managing dogs with osteoarthritis (OA) pain. The aim of the present study was to develop and psychometrically validate the Italian version of the Helsinki Chronic Pain Index (I-HCPI). Owners of OA painful (n = 87) and healthy dogs (n = 40) were administered the I-HCPI once or twice after an eight-week meloxicam treatment. Sixty-nine owners of healthy and OA dogs also completed the Italian version of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (I-CBPI). Pain on palpation on a 0-4 scale was assessed on all recruited dogs. Construct validity was tested both with hypothesis testing and principal component analysis, confirming the I-HCPI accurately measured chronic pain. Good convergent and criterion validity were shown through correlations with I-CBPI subscores and distribution among pain on palpation scores (p < 0.0001). The significant difference between the pre- and post-treatment I-HCPI scores (p < 0.0001) and Cohen's effect size (2.27) indicated excellent responsiveness. The I-HCPI was shown to be reliable through communalities (range 0.47-0.90) and Cronbach α (≥0.95). Discriminative ability and cut-off point, as tested through Receiver Operating Characteristic analysis, showed excellent diagnostic accuracy with a threshold value of 11 (specificity 0.98 and sensitivity 0.94). The I-HCPI was confirmed to be a valid, sensitive, reliable, and accurate tool to discriminate between dogs with and without pain.
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- Giorgia della Rocca
- Research Center on Animal Pain, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy;
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- Research Center on Animal Pain, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy;
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- Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 66, 00014 Helsinki, Finland;
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- CeDIS (Centro di Documentazione e Informazione Scientifica), Innovet Italia SRL, 35030 Saccolongo, Italy;
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Engdahl K, Bergström A, Höglund O, Moldal ER, Emanuelson U, Boge GS. Long-term outcome in dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease evaluated using the canine orthopaedic index. Vet Rec 2023; 193:e3172. [PMID: 37439319 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.3172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) is common in dogs, but studies on the long-term treatment outcome are scarce. METHODS The long-term outcome in a cohort of 71 dogs with CCLD treated with tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO, n = 18), tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA, n = 23) or lateral fabellotibial suture (LFS, n = 30) was evaluated using the canine orthopaedic index. RESULTS The risk of stiffness and lameness was increased in dogs treated with TPLO (stiffness: incidence rate ratio [IRR] 1.33, p = 0.015; lameness: IRR 1.34, p = 0.020) or TTA (stiffness: IRR 1.26, p = 0.035; lameness: IRR 1.31, p = 0.026) when compared to LFS at a median follow-up time of 4.6 years. LIMITATIONS No follow-up veterinary examination was performed. Data were collected from only two university animal hospitals, and thus, a referral bias towards more complicated cases is possible, which may limit the generalisability of the results. CONCLUSION Clinicians can use the results to inform dog owners about the expected long-term outcome in dogs with CCLD.
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- Karolina Engdahl
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway
- Norwegian Medicines Agency, Oslo, Norway
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Seidler S, Siedenburg J, Rhode M, Volk HA, Harms O. Dogs with Bilateral Medial Coronoid Disease Can Be Clinically Sound after Unilateral Arthroscopic Fragment Removal-Preliminary Study. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3803. [PMID: 38136840 PMCID: PMC10741036 DOI: 10.3390/ani13243803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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The purpose of this study was to assess the outcome of dogs with bilateral medial coronoid disease (MCD) treated with arthroscopic intervention for the clinically more severely affected side and conservative management for the contralateral side. The medical records of dogs with bilateral medial coronoid disease diagnosed using computed tomography (CT) and treated using arthroscopic intervention on one elbow and conservative management on the other elbow were retrospectively reviewed. The outcome evaluation included clinical re-examination; follow-up radiographic-visible osteophytic lesions; as well as sclerotic changes and Liverpool osteoarthritis in a dogs questionnaire. Data from 48 clinically affected elbow joints (24 dogs) with bilateral MCD diagnosed using CT were included. Every dog underwent arthroscopic intervention on the elbow joint, which was clinically more severely affected, and the other side was treated with conservative management. A fragment of the medial coronoid was diagnosed using CT in all elbows, whereas 19 elbows (39.4%) showed a dislocation of the fragment and the other 29 elbows (60.4%) did not. There are no findings regarding the radioulnar Incongruence. Initially, 86% of all radiographs had the same degree of osteophytes. At the time of follow-up, the arthroscopic-treated limbs had more severe radiological changes in comparison to the conservatively treated limbs. Lameness improved after arthroscopic therapy in walking. The conservative group showed a largely unchanged gait pattern. Radiological changes do not necessarily reflect the severity of clinical signs. Arthroscopic intervention showed an improvement of the clinical gait pattern, even though the radiographic changes worsened.
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- Sophia Seidler
- Clinic for Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation, 30559 Hannover, Germany
- Clinic for Small Animals, 71640 Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation, 30559 Hannover, Germany
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- Tierarztpraxis für Kleintierchirurgie, 58809 Neuenrade, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation, 30559 Hannover, Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animals, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover Foundation, 30559 Hannover, Germany
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Pappa E, Maddox TW, Crystal E, Comerford EJ, Tomlinson AW. Recall Bias in Client-Reported Outcomes in Canine Orthopaedic Patients Using Clinical Metrology Instruments. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2023; 36:302-310. [PMID: 37524108 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1771032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of client recollection of their dogs' preconsultation status using clinical metrology instruments such as the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) and Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI) questionnaires in dogs presenting to a referral orthopaedic clinic. STUDY DESIGN This is a longitudinal prospective cohort study of client-owned dogs presenting for investigations of lameness (n = 217). LOAD and CBPI questionnaires were completed by the owners at the first consultation (T0). Owners were contacted at 2 (T1), 6 (T2), and 12 (T3) months and asked to recall their dogs' T0 status by completing another LOAD and CBPI questionnaire. The agreement between the T0 and recalled LOAD and CBPI scores was determined using the two-way mixed effects intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). The Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to determine the difference between scores. RESULTS For the LOAD scores, there was moderate agreement between T0 and T1 (ICC: 0.64) and T0 and T2 (ICC: 0.53) scores and poor agreement between T0 and T3 (ICC: 0.496). For the CBPI Pain Severity Scores, there was poor agreement between T0 and all three subsequent time points (ICC < 0.5). For the CBPI Pain Interference Scores, there was moderate agreement between T0 and T1 (ICC: 0.57) and T2 (ICC: 0.56) scores and poor agreement between T0 and T3 (ICC: 0.43). CONCLUSION The LOAD and CBPI questionnaires are subject to recall bias. Studies reporting retrospectively acquired CMI data should be interpreted with caution.
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- Eirini Pappa
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Department of Musculoskeletal and Aging Sciences, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Liverpool, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Department of Musculoskeletal and Aging Sciences, Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Liverpool, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Department of Small Animal Clinical Science, Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool, Neston, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Lavan RP, Tahir M, O’Donnell C, Bellenger A, de Bock E, Koochaki P. Development and Validation of a Canine Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire and a Human-Canine Bond Questionnaire for Use in Veterinary Practice. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3255. [PMID: 37893979 PMCID: PMC10603719 DOI: 10.3390/ani13203255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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The use of valid questionnaires to assess dogs' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in veterinary practice can improve canine health outcomes and communications between veterinarians and caretakers of dogs. The Canine HRQoL Questionnaire (Canine HRQoL-Q) and the Human-Canine Bond Questionnaire (HCBQ) were developed and validated to fulfill this need. A literature review, interviews with veterinarians, and focus groups with caretakers were conducted to generate questionnaire items and develop draft questionnaires, which were piloted with caretakers to establish their content validity. Measurement properties were evaluated using data from a prospective survey study (N = 327). Draft Canine HRQoL-Q and HCBQ measures were developed, including a domain structure, items, recall period, and scale/response options. Refinements were made via iterative cognitive interviews with caretakers. When no additional revisions were indicated and content validity was established, the questionnaires were psychometrically tested. Ceiling effects were observed for all items, and factor analyses indicated that the pre-specified domains are appropriate. Internal consistency was demonstrated for the HCBQ (α = 0.79-0.86) and all but the social functioning domain of the Canine HRQoL-Q (α = 0.60). Test-retest reliability for the Canine HRQoL-Q was generally moderate-to-good (with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) > 0.79). Test-retest reliability for the HCBQ was moderate (ICCs: 0.70-0.79) except for the trust domain (ICC: 0.58). Known-groups validity was demonstrated via significant differences (p < 0.05) in scores for health/bonding groups. Convergent validity was supported (r > 0.40) between all domains and the total scores for both questionnaires. The Canine HRQoL-Q and the HCBQ are valid, reliable measures of canine HRQoL for use in veterinary clinics and appear to measure related but distinct concepts that contribute to canine health and wellness.
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- Robert P. Lavan
- Merck Animal Health, Outcomes Research (CORE), Rahway, NJ 07065, USA
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- ICON plc, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, D18 FK72 Dublin, Ireland; (M.T.); (C.O.); (A.B.); (E.d.B.); (P.K.)
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- ICON plc, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, D18 FK72 Dublin, Ireland; (M.T.); (C.O.); (A.B.); (E.d.B.); (P.K.)
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- ICON plc, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, D18 FK72 Dublin, Ireland; (M.T.); (C.O.); (A.B.); (E.d.B.); (P.K.)
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- ICON plc, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, D18 FK72 Dublin, Ireland; (M.T.); (C.O.); (A.B.); (E.d.B.); (P.K.)
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- ICON plc, South County Business Park, Leopardstown, D18 FK72 Dublin, Ireland; (M.T.); (C.O.); (A.B.); (E.d.B.); (P.K.)
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Alves JC, Santos A, Carreira LM. A Preliminary Report on the Combined Effect of Intra-Articular Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections and Photobiomodulation in Canine Osteoarthritis. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:3247. [PMID: 37893971 PMCID: PMC10603638 DOI: 10.3390/ani13203247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is highly prevalent in the canine population. Due to the multiple dimensions of the disease, a multimodal approach is usually favored by clinicians. To evaluate the combined treatment with intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and photobiomodulation in dogs with bilateral hip OA, thirty dogs were assigned to a PRP group (PRPG, n = 10), a photobiomodulation group (PBMTG, n = 10), or a combined therapies group (PRP+PBMTG, n = 10). The PRPG received two intra-articular administrations of platelet-rich plasma 14 days apart. The PBMTG received photobiomodulation with a therapeutic laser, with three sessions every other day in week one; two sessions in week two; a single session in week three; and one session/month on follow-up evaluation days. The PRP+PBMTG received the two combined therapies. The response to treatment was evaluated with weight-bearing distribution and the Canine Brief Pain Inventory, the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs, and the Canine Orthopedic Index. Evaluations were conducted before treatment and +8, +15, +30, +60, and +90 days after initial treatment. Normality was assessed with a Shapiro-Wilk test, and the groups' results in each evaluation moment were compared using a Mann-Whitney U test. Animals of both sexes (male n = 19, female n = 11) were included in the sample, with a mean age of 7.8 ± 2.5 years and a body weight of 26.5 ± 4.7 kg. Joints were classified as mild (n = 6, three in PRPG, two in PBMTG, and one in PRP+PBMTG), moderate (n = 18, six in PRPG, five in PBMTG, and seven in PRP+PBMTG), and severe (n = 6, one in PRPG, three in PBMTG, and two in PRP+PBMTG). No differences were found between groups at the initial evaluation. All treatments produced clinically significant improvements compared to the assessment on treatment day. The combination of PRP and photobiomodulation produced greater, longer-lasting improvements. PRP and photobiomodulation can improve objective outcomes and client-reported outcome measures in dogs with OA. Their combined use leads to greater, longer-lasting, clinically significant improvements.
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- J. C. Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771 Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Lusófona University, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
- MED—Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554 Évora, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771 Lisbon, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), 1300-477 Lisbon, Portugal;
- Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), 1649-004 Lisbon, Portugal
- Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre (CMVAA), 2830-077 Barreiro, Portugal
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Obel C, Bergström A, Comin A, Engdahl K. Long-term outcomes in dogs with elbow dysplasia, assessed using the canine orthopaedic index. Vet Rec 2023; 193:e2950. [PMID: 37138533 DOI: 10.1002/vetr.2950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Elbow dysplasia (ED) is an important cause of lameness in dogs. This study aimed to report long-term outcomes in dogs with elbow osteoarthritis. METHODS Demographic data, medical management, and scores from The American College of Veterinary Surgeons' Canine Orthopaedic Index (COI) were collected from owners of dogs radiographically screened for ED, graded as normal, mild, or moderate. Telephone interviews were performed in 2017 (Q1), followed by an email survey in 2020 (Q2). The association between ED grade and deterioration in COI scores over time was evaluated with logistic regression. RESULTS A total of 765 replies were collected for Q1 and 293 for Q2. At Q2, 222 dogs (76%) were alive, with a median age of 8 years (range 5-12 years). No association was found between ED and changes in COI score over time or between ED and survival (p = 0.071). Dogs with mild and moderate ED were treated with analgesic medications to a higher degree than dogs without ED (p < 0.05). LIMITATIONS Only owner-assed data were assessed; no clinical orthopaedic examination or follow-up radiographic evaluation was performed. CONCLUSIONS No association was found between the grade of ED and the worsening of clinical signs in dogs with elbow osteoarthritis.
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- AniCura Albano Small Animal Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Disease Control and Epidemiology, National Veterinary Institute, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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Clark N, Comerford E. An update on mobility assessment of dogs with musculoskeletal disease. J Small Anim Pract 2023; 64:599-610. [PMID: 37455329 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 03/31/2023] [Accepted: 06/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Mobility impairments associated with musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, affect approximately 200,000 dogs annually and pose a notable challenge to canine health and welfare. Osteoarthritis causes the remodelling of synovial joints, alongside inflammation and impaired mechanical function which can be extremely debilitating. Secondary osteoarthritis commonly affects dogs and can be exacerbated by previous joint abnormalities, such as patellar luxation or cranial cruciate ligament rupture. Although musculoskeletal diseases can affect dogs of any age, the early subtle signs of gait abnormalities are perhaps missed by owners, thus, dogs may be in the latter stages of osteoarthritis progression when they are presented to veterinarians. Dogs showing subtle signs of gait abnormalities must be presented to veterinary practices for acute diagnosis to prevent long-term deterioration. Musculoskeletal diseases, such as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease, are commonly diagnosed via visible radiographic changes. However, veterinarians can use a combination of subjective and objective clinical scoring systems, such as clinical metrology instruments and gait assessment in conjunction with radiography to aid their diagnosis and longitudinal monitoring of musculoskeletal diseases. These scoring systems may be more sensitive to earlier signs of mobility impairments in dogs, ultimately, promoting increased canine health and welfare by enabling pain reduction, improvement of muscle strength and preservation of joint function. Current canine mobility scoring systems available to veterinarians will be discussed in turn throughout this review for implementation into clinical practice.
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- N Clark
- Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, William Henry Duncan Building, 6 West Derby Street, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK
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- Institute of Life Course and Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, University of Liverpool, William Henry Duncan Building, 6 West Derby Street, Liverpool, L7 8TX, UK
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Alves JC, Innes JF. Minimal clinically-important differences for the "Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs" (LOAD) and the "Canine Orthopedic Index" (COI) in dogs with osteoarthritis. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0291881. [PMID: 37729288 PMCID: PMC10511076 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0291881] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease in companion animals. Several client-report outcome measures (CROMs) have been developed and validated to monitor patients and their response to treatment. However, estimates for minimal clinically-important differences for these CROMs in the context of osteoarthritis have not been published. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data from the Clínica Veterinária de Cães (Portuguese Gendarmerie Canine Clinic) clinical records were extracted. Baseline and 30-day post-treatment follow-up data from 296 dogs treated for hip osteoarthritis were categorized based on an anchor question, and estimates of minimal clinically-important differences (MCIDs) using distribution-based and anchor-based methods were performed. RESULTS For the LOAD, the anchor-based methods provided a MCID estimate range of -2.5 to -9.1 and the distribution-based methods from 1.6 to 4.2. For the COI, the anchor-based methods provided a MCID estimate range of -4.5 to -16.6 and the distribution-based methods from 2.3 to 2.4. For the dimensions of COI, values varied from -0.5 to -4.9 with the anchor-based methods and from 0.6 to 2.7 with the distribution-based methods. Receiver operator characteristic curves provided areas under the curve >0.7 for the COI, indicating an acceptable cut-off point, and >0.8 for the LOAD, indicating an excellent cut-off point. CONCLUSION Our estimates of MCIDs for dogs with OA were consistent with previously proposed values of -4 for the LOAD and -14 for the COI in a post-surgical intervention context. ROC curve data suggest that LOAD may more reliably differentiate between anchor groups. We also presented estimates from COI of -4 for Stiffness, Function, and Gait and -3 for quality of life. These estimates can be used for research and patient monitoring.
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- J. C. Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal
- Centro de Ciência Animal e Veterinária, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal
- MED–Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Évora, Portugal
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- Movement Veterinary Referrals, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Alves JC. Initial Psychometric Evaluation of the Portuguese Version of the Canine Orthopedic Index. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2023; 36:236-240. [PMID: 37160258 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1768231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to perform the initial psychometric evaluation of the Portuguese version of the Canine Orthopaedic Index (COI). STUDY DESIGN In a prospective, randomized study, a group of 50 police working dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis was assessed. A copy of the translated Portuguese version of the COI was completed by canine handlers, native Portuguese speakers. This result was compared with that of 50 sound dogs. Construct validity was determined by comparing sound dogs and dogs with osteoarthritis scores with the Mann-Whitney test. Additionally, the Kaiser-Meyer-Olin measure of sampling adequacy, eigenvalue, and scree-plot analysis were performed. Internal consistency was tested with Cronbach's α. RESULTS A significant difference was observed between osteoarthritis and sound dogs in all dimensions of the COI (p < 0.01 for all), indicating construct validity. Two factors accounted for 87.8% of the total variance. Cronbach's α was 0.98, with a high interitem correlation, accounting for strong internal consistency. CONCLUSION We presented criterion and construct validity of the Portuguese version of the COI. It is a step in providing clinicians with a validated and accessible tool to evaluate orthopaedic patients. Further studies are required.
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- João C Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
- MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Évora, Portugal
- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal
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Mondino A, Ludwig C, Menchaca C, Russell K, Simon KE, Griffith E, Kis A, Lascelles BDX, Gruen ME, Olby NJ. Development and validation of a sleep questionnaire, SNoRE 3.0, to evaluate sleep in companion dogs. Sci Rep 2023; 13:13340. [PMID: 37587172 PMCID: PMC10432410 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-40048-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023] Open
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Disturbances in the sleep-wake cycle are a debilitating, yet rather common condition not only in humans, but also in family dogs. While there is an emerging need for easy-to-use tools to document sleep alterations (in order to ultimately treat and/or prevent them), the veterinary tools which yield objective data (e.g. polysomnography, activity monitors) are both labor intensive and expensive. In this study, we developed a modified version of a previously used sleep questionnaire (SNoRE) and determined criterion validity in companion dogs against polysomnography and physical activity monitors (PAMs). Since a negative correlation between sleep time and cognitive performance in senior dogs has been demonstrated, we evaluated the correlation between the SNoRE scores and the Canine Dementia Scale (CADES, which includes a factor concerning sleep). There was a significant correlation between SNoRE 3.0 questionnaire scores and polysomnography data (latency to NREM sleep, ρ = 0.507, p < 0.001) as well as PAMs' data (activity between 1:00 and 3:00 AM, p < 0.05). There was a moderate positive correlation between the SNoRE 3.0 scores and the CADES scores (ρ = 0.625, p < 0.001). Additionally, the questionnaire structure was validated by a confirmatory factor analysis, and it also showed an adequate test-retest reliability. In conclusion the present paper describes a valid and reliable questionnaire tool, that can be used as a cost-effective way to monitor dog sleep in clinical settings.
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- A Mondino
- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, Research Centre for Natural Sciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
- Translational Research in Pain, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, 27606, USA.
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Fauqueux F, Goin B, Agbalé M, Crumière AJJ, Buttin P, Viguier E, Cachon T. Intra-articular replacement of the caudal cruciate ligament using a UHMWPE ligament under arthroscopic guidance in a dog: A case report. Open Vet J 2023; 13:948-954. [PMID: 37614738 PMCID: PMC10443818 DOI: 10.5455/ovj.2023.v13.i7.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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Background As isolated ruptures of the caudal cruciate ligament (CdCL) are rare in dogs, there is no consensus on the indications and the gold-standard surgical technique for treatment. Case Description A 2-year-old Shepherd dog with an isolated rupture of the CdCL was treated with a new surgical technique for synthetic reconstruction. Three bone tunnels were drilled in the femur and the tibia under arthroscopic guidance to make sure the anatomical insertions of the physiological ligament were respected. An ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) implant was fixed with interference screws to reconstruct the CdCL. A synovial inflammation remained present on radiographs for 6 months after the surgery, together with a mild lameness. However, the dog fully recovered clinically and recovered a normal level of activity after 6 months. Liverpool osteoarthritis in dogs questionnaire results at 6 months and 1 year postoperatively were excellent. Conclusion The use of a UHMWPE implant fixed with interference screws to reconstruct the CdCL allowed a return to full function of the knee without complications, despite a persistent synovial inflammation and mild lameness for a 6-month period after the surgery. The success of this isolated surgical technique could lead to improvements in the surgical management of CdCL rupture, if these initial results are confirmed by a prospective study with a larger number of patients.
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- Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Interactions Cellules Environnement (ICE), Marcy l’Etoile, France
- Univ Lyon, Univ Gustave Eiffel, Univ Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
- Novetech Surgery, Monaco, Monaco
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- National Veterinary School of Alfort, Maisons-Alfort, France
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- Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Interactions Cellules Environnement (ICE), Marcy l’Etoile, France
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- Université de Lyon, VetAgro Sup, Interactions Cellules Environnement (ICE), Marcy l’Etoile, France
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Alves JC, Santos A, Jorge P, Lavrador C, Carreira LM. Evaluation of the thermographic response of the lumbar region in dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis. J Therm Biol 2023; 115:103610. [PMID: 37356203 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtherbio.2023.103610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2023]
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Infrared thermography is suggested as a method of medical assistance for evaluating anatomical regions where there may be some inflammatory or painful condition that requires immediate medical attention. For this reason, this study aimed to characterize digital thermography of the lumbar region in police working dogs with hip osteoarthritis, 47 dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis were evaluated. A thermographic dorsoventral view of the dogs' backs were obtained, and mean and maximum temperatures were determined. In addition, results from the Canine Brief Pain Inventory, Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD), the Canine Orthopedic Index, and weight-bearing distribution evaluation were collected. Results were compared with an Independent Samples T-Test or ANOVA, followed by an LSD post hoc. Multiple regression was run to predict temperatures from age, sex, breed, body weight, and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals hip score and to predict clinical metrology scores and weight-bearing distribution results from temperature results. The sample included 28 males and 19 females, with a mean age of 6.3 ± 2.5 years and bodyweight of 26.9 ± 5.1 kg, with osteoarthritis hip scores of mild (70.2%), moderate (21.3%), and severe (8.5%). Significant differences were observed in mean temperatures between German Shepherd Dogs (GSD) and Labrador Retrievers (LR) (p < 0.01), and LR and Belgian Malinois (BM) (p=0.02). Mean temperature contributed to the prediction of LOAD and stiffness. LR showed significantly higher temperature values than GSD and BM. No differences were observed between osteoarthritis hip scores and mean temperature values contributed to LOAD scores' prediction. This relation needs to be addressed in further studies, involving a larger number of animals, and to determine changes in response to treatment.
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- J C Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771, Lisbon, Portugal; MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, Lisbon, Portugal.
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771, Lisbon, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Rua Presidente Arriaga, 9, 1200-771, Lisbon, Portugal
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- MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Lisbon (FMV/ULisboa), Portugal; Interdisciplinary Centre for Research in Animal Health (CIISA), University of Lisbon, (FMV/ULisboa), Portugal; Anjos of Assis Veterinary Medicine Centre (CMVAA), Barreiro, Portugal
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Olcoz M, Cabezas MÁ, Rocca GD, Gómez de Segura IA. Translation to Spanish and linguistic validation of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1203453. [PMID: 37456964 PMCID: PMC10348357 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1203453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023] Open
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Introduction Pain scales for the assessment of chronic pain have been developed for dogs but they should be translated and linguistically validated to be used by owners with different native languages. The Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI) is widely employed for this purpose but has not been translated into Spanish. Thus, the aim was to produce a validated translation of the Spanish CBPI. Methods The original English version of the CBPI was analyzed and translated by two native linguists of the target language and both revised by a third native linguist to identify potential discrepancies and create a unified translation (reconciliation). Then, an independent linguist with native fluency in English and the target language drafted the back-translation. Finally, the research team confronted both the original and the back-translation to identify and solve relevant differences. Once the translated version was produced, a cognitive debriefing was performed to assess the questionnaire in the target population. Results A total of 50 surveys were conducted to dog and cat owners of different ages, sex, and socio-economic characteristics. All respondents considered the survey to be clear and a final version of the Spanish CBPI has been produced.
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- María Olcoz
- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, University Complutense of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- CeRiDA – Research Center on Animal Pain, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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Sargeant JM, Ruple A, Selmic LE, O'Connor AM. The standards of reporting trials in pets (PetSORT): Explanation and elaboration. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1137781. [PMID: 37065227 PMCID: PMC10103631 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1137781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Well-designed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) provide the best evidence of the primary research designs for evaluating the effectiveness of interventions. However, if RCTs are incompletely reported, the methodological rigor with which they were conducted cannot be reliably evaluated and it may not be possible to replicate the intervention. Missing information also may limit the reader's ability to evaluate the external validity of a trial. Reporting guidelines are available for clinical trials in human healthcare (CONSORT), livestock populations (REFLECT), and preclinical experimental research involving animals (ARRIVE 2.0). The PetSORT guidelines complement these existing guidelines, providing recommendations for reporting controlled trials in pet dogs and cats. The rationale and scientific background are explained for each of the 25 items in the PetSORT reporting recommendations checklist, with examples from well-reported trials.
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- Jan M. Sargeant
- Department of Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, ON, Canada
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, United States
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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Roberts C, Blackwell EJ, Roe E, Murrell JC, Mullan S. Awareness and Use of Canine Quality of Life Assessment Tools in UK Veterinary Practice. Animals (Basel) 2023; 13:ani13061105. [PMID: 36978644 PMCID: PMC10044674 DOI: 10.3390/ani13061105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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The use of formal canine quality of life (QOL) assessment tools in veterinary practice has been recommended. An online survey investigated awareness, use and barriers to use of these tools in the UK. An anonymous 24-question survey was advertised through veterinary groups and social media. Ninety veterinary surgeons and twenty veterinary nurses responded. Thirty-two respondents (29.1%) were aware of the existence of formal canine QOL assessment tools. Of the three tools listed, current use was less than four per cent. No statistically significant influence of respondent age, role (veterinary surgeon or nurse) or possession of additional qualifications was found on the awareness of QOL tools (p > 0.05). Over half of respondents (55.5%) would 'certainly' or 'probably' be willing to use a QOL assessment tool. The main barrier to use was lack of time. Other barriers included a perceived resistance from owners. Although current use and awareness of canine QOL assessment tools in UK veterinary practice is low, veterinary professionals appear willing to use the tools within their daily practice. This discrepancy implies that QOL assessment tools are not well disseminated to veterinary surgeons and nurses in practice and that various barriers inhibit their use.
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- Claire Roberts
- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford BS40 5DU, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford BS40 5DU, UK
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- School of Geography and Environmental Sciences, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Univesity Road, Southampton SO17 IBJ, UK
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- Highcroft Veterinary Group, 615 Wells Road, Bristol BS14 9BE, UK
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- Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Langford BS40 5DU, UK
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Demirtas A, Atilgan D, Saral B, Isparta S, Ozturk H, Ozvardar T, Demirbas YS. Dog owners’ recognition of pain-related behavioral changes in their dogs. J Vet Behav 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jveb.2023.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2023]
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Barale L, Monticelli P, Adami C. Effects of low-level laser therapy on impaired mobility in dogs with naturally occurring osteoarthritis. Vet Med Sci 2023; 9:653-659. [PMID: 36377757 PMCID: PMC10029903 DOI: 10.1002/vms3.997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis is common in the aging dog and is associated with chronic pain and impaired mobility. The main objective of this study was to determine whether low-level laser therapy (LLLT) would increase physical activity in dogs with osteoarthritis. METHODS Twenty-three dogs with osteoarthritis were instrumented with an accelerometer 48 h before the first LLLT session (baseline), to record daily activity. Each dog underwent six consecutive weekly laser treatments. The scores of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory and the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs' were recorded for clinical purposes, as a tool to titrate the analgesic therapy of each individual dog, before LLLT (as baseline) and then weekly for 6 weeks. RESULTS The number of daily activities increased during week 2 (161,674; SD, 103,666) and remained higher than baseline (93,481; SD, 107,878) until week 6 (179,309; SD, 126,044; p < 0.001). Daily step count increased from week 1 (4472; SD, 3427) compared to baseline (1109; SD, 1061) and remained higher than the baseline until the end of week 6 (8416; SD, 3166; p < 0.001). Average energy expenditure during the study period was 179 [range, 2-536] kcal/day; there were no statistically significant differences in this variable between weeks of treatment. Systemic analgesics therapy was decreased in 50% of the dogs during the study period. CONCLUSIONS Laser therapy may advance the management of osteoarthritis by increasing the level of activity of dogs, therefore improving their quality of life.
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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della Rocca G, Schievano C, Di Salvo A, Conti MB, della Valle MF. Palmitoyl-glucosamine co-micronized with curcumin for maintenance of meloxicam-induced pain relief in dogs with osteoarthritis pain. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:37. [PMID: 36747264 PMCID: PMC9903516 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03594-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) pain is the number one cause of chronic pain in dogs. Multimodal treatment, including combining safe and effective nutritional interventions with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), is currently considered one of the most appropriate choices for managing OA pain. Palmitoyl-glucosamine is a feed material belonging to the ALIAmide family, whose parent molecule is the prohomeostatic lipid amide N-palmitoyl-ethanolamine. Curcumin is a promising plant antioxidant. The present study aimed at investigating whether 18-week dietary integration with palmitoyl-glucosamine co-micronized with curcumin was able to maintain pain relief in dogs with OA-associated chronic pain receiving meloxicam (1.5 mg/ml oral suspension) on a tapering regimen (progressive 25% decrease of the original 0.1 mg/kg/day dose, on a biweekly basis) during the first 8 weeks of treatment. Pain was assessed both by the owners and veterinary surgeons, with the first using both subjective evaluation and validated metrology instruments-i.e., Helsinki Chronic Pain Index (HCPI) and Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI)-while the second rating the severity of lameness and pain on palpation on two previously used 5-point scales. RESULTS A total of fifty-eight dogs with OA chronic pain entered the uncontrolled study. Pain on HCPI was considered severe at baseline (range 18-39). Based on owner's assessment, 90% of dogs who responded to meloxicam at the full-dose regimen could reduce meloxicam up to 25% of the original dose without experiencing pain worsening. Moreover, 75% of dogs was assessed as having no pain increase ten weeks after meloxicam withdrawal. A statistically significant decrease of pain severity as scored by HCPI (P < 0.0001) was observed two and ten weeks after meloxicam withdrawal compared to study entry (17.0 ± 1.05 and 15.1 ± 1.02, respectively, vs 29.0 ± 0.74; mean ± SEM). After meloxicam withdrawal, no statistically significant change in the CBPI scores was recorded. Pain on palpation and lameness significantly changed to less severe distributions along the study period (P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION The findings appear to suggest that dietary integration with palmitoyl-glucosamine co-micronized with curcumin was able to maintain meloxicam-induced pain relief in dogs with severe OA chronic pain.
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- Giorgia della Rocca
- grid.9027.c0000 0004 1757 3630Department of Veterinary Medicine, Centro Di Ricerca Sul Dolore Animale (CeRiDA), Università Degli Studi Di Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- Innovative Statistical Research SRL, Prato Della Valle 24, 35123 Padua, Italy
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- grid.9027.c0000 0004 1757 3630Department of Veterinary Medicine, Centro Di Ricerca Sul Dolore Animale (CeRiDA), Università Degli Studi Di Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- grid.9027.c0000 0004 1757 3630Department of Veterinary Medicine, Centro Di Ricerca Sul Dolore Animale (CeRiDA), Università Degli Studi Di Perugia, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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- CeDIS (Centro di Documentazione e Informazione Scientifica), Innovet Italia SRL, Via Leonardo da Vinci 3, 35030 Saccolongo, Italy
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Innes JF, Morton MA, Lascelles BDX. Minimal clinically-important differences for the 'Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs' (LOAD) and the 'Canine Orthopedic Index' (COI) client-reported outcomes measures. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0280912. [PMID: 36730152 PMCID: PMC9894389 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0280912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Client-reported outcomes measures (CROMs) have been previously validated for the evaluation of canine osteoarthritis. A published systematic review indicated that the 'Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs' (LOAD) and the 'Canine Orthopedic Index' (COI) can be recommended for use in dogs with osteoarthritis; these CROMs have also been used in the context of measuring surgical outcomes of dogs with orthopaedic conditions. However, the minimal clinically-important differences (MCIDs) for these CROMs have not been investigated. Such estimates would be useful for investigators and regulators so that these CROMs can be used in clinical trials. Data from the RCVS Knowledge Canine Cruciate Registry were extracted, and baseline and 6 week follow-up data on dogs that had received surgery for cranial cruciate ligament rupture were used to make estimates of MCIDs using distribution-based and anchor-based methods. Data from 125 dogs were categorised based on the anchor question and LOAD and COI scores analysed accordingly. The four anchor-based methods provided a range of MCIDs for each CROM (1 to 8.8 for LOAD and 3.5 to 17.6 for COI). In the two different distribution-based methods, the MCIDs for LOAD ranged from 1.5 (effect size) to 2.4 (standard error of measurement) and the effect size method yielded a result of 2.2 for COI. The results showed that the value of the MCIDs depended on the method that was applied. Receiver operator characteristic curves provided areas under the curve (AUCs) greater than 0.7, which indicated that the cut-off point was acceptable; LOAD had the greater AUC at 0.867. In summary, the authors currently recommend a MCID of '4' for LOAD and '14' for COI although further work in other clinical contexts (such as osteoarthritis associated with chronic pain) is required to add confidence to these estimates. For the first time, we have provided estimates for MCIDs for these two CROMs which will facilitate sample size estimates in future clinical studies that use these CROMs as outcomes measures.
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- John F. Innes
- Movement Veterinary Referrals, Preston Brook, Runcorn, Cheshire, United Kingdom
- School of Veterinary Science, University of Liverpool, Leahurst Campus, Neston, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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- ChesterGates Veterinary Specialists, Chester, United Kingdom
- Canine Cruciate Registry, RCVS Knowledge, The Cursitor, London, United Kingdom
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- Translational Research in Pain (TRiP) Program, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
- Comparative Pain Research and Education Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
- Thurston Arthritis Center, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States of America
- Center for Translational Pain Research, Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
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Phipps WB, Solano MA. Functional outcomes of dogs undergoing shoulder arthrodesis with 2 locking compression plates. Vet Surg 2023; 52:266-275. [PMID: 36156275 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 09/08/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To report the outcomes of dogs undergoing shoulder arthrodesis with the application of 2 locking compression plates (LCPs). STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS Twelve client owned dogs undergoing shoulder arthrodesis using 2 LCPs as the principal method of fixation. METHODS Medical records were searched for dogs who had undergone shoulder arthrodesis at a hospital between 2014-2021. Inclusion criteria required at least 6 months postoperative follow up and the use of 2 LCPs as the principal method of arthrodesis. Outcomes recorded include clinical assessment, Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) scoring, force plate analysis, and a client visual-analogue scale with at least 6 months follow up. RESULTS All shoulders were immobilized with 2 LCPs and no postoperative external coaptation. The duration of follow up was 855.9 days (174-2135). Minor complications were recorded in 2/12 dogs, neither requiring surgical revision. Preoperative to postoperative mean lameness scores reduced from 2.9 to 0.8 (0-5), with 11/12 dogs making a full functional recovery, with a mean long-term LOAD score of 12.9 (4-23). Gait analysis was available in 5/12 dogs, placing a mean of 31.9% of their bodyweight on the operated limb, with a mean symmetry index of 8.7%. Owners scores (n = 11/12) were consistent with a high level of satisfaction (9.6/10). CONCLUSION Shoulder arthrodesis with 2 LCPs was associated with low morbidity and good outcomes in our clinical setting. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Canine shoulder arthrodesis performed with 2 LCPs should be considered as a suitable alternative in dogs with severe shoulder joint pathology.
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- Fitzpatrick Referrals, Eashing, UK.,The Ralph Veterinary Referral Centre, Marlow, UK
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Alves JC, Santos A, Jorge P. Initial psychometric evaluation of the Portuguese version of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory. Am J Vet Res 2022; 84:ajvr.22.09.0166. [PMID: 36434762 DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.22.09.0166] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To perform the initial psychometric evaluation of the Portuguese version of the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI). ANIMALS A total of 100 dogs, 50 with bilateral hip osteoarthritis and 50 unaffected dogs. PROCEDURES The 2 groups of dogs were assessed using the CBPI. The English version of the CBPI (divided into a pain severity score and a pain interference score) was translated into Portuguese, and a copy of the translated version was completed by native Portuguese speakers' canine handlers. The results from the 2 groups were compared, and psychometric properties were evaluated. Construct validity was evaluated by assessing differences between animals with osteoarthritis and unaffected animals with the Mann-Whitney test. Further evaluation was performed with the Kaiser-Meyer-Olin measure of sampling adequacy, Eigenvalue, and scree-plot analysis. Internal consistency was tested with Cronbach α. RESULTS A significant difference was observed between dogs with osteoarthritis and unaffected dogs in pain severity and pain interference scores (P < .01 for both), one indication of construct validity. Cronbach α was 0.99, and a high interitem correlation was observed, showing strong internal consistency. One factor accounted for 92.3% of the total variance. CLINICAL RELEVANCE We presented the initial validation of the Portuguese version of the CBPI and its validity in the Portuguese language. It is an essential step in providing a valid tool for clinicians to assess pain in dogs with osteoarthritis. Further studies are required to determine if the present results can be replicated across samples with different characteristics and evaluate response to treatment.
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- João C Alves
- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal.,MED-Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Évora, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Divisão de Medicina Veterinária, Guarda Nacional Republicana (GNR), Lisbon, Portugal
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Stabile M, Girelli CR, Lacitignola L, Samarelli R, Crovace A, Fanizzi FP, Staffieri F. 1H-NMR metabolomic profile of healthy and osteoarthritic canine synovial fluid before and after UC-II supplementation. Sci Rep 2022; 12:19716. [PMID: 36385297 PMCID: PMC9669020 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-23977-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of the study was to compare the metabolomic synovial fluid (SF) profile of dogs affected by spontaneous osteoarthritis (OA) and supplemented with undenatured type II collagen (UC-II), with that of healthy control dogs. Client-owned dogs were enrolled in the study and randomized in two different groups, based on the presence/absence of OA (OA group and OA-free group). All dogs were clinically evaluated and underwent SF sampling for 1H-Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy (1H-NMR) analysis at time of presentation. All dogs included in OA group were supplemented with UC-II orally administered for 30 days. After this period, they were reassessed (OA-T30). The differences in the 1H-NMR metabolic SFs profiles between groups (OA-free, OA-T0 and OA-T30) were studied. The multivariate statistical analysis performed on SFs under different conditions (OA-T0 vs OA-T30 SFs; OA-T0 vs OA-free SFs and OA-T30 vs OA-free SFs) gave models with excellent goodness of fit and predictive parameters, revealed by a marked separation between groups. β-Hydroxybutyrate was identified as a characteristic compound of osteoarthritic joints, showing the important role of fat metabolism during OA. The absence of β-hydroxybutyrate after UC-II supplementation suggests the supplement's effectiveness in rebalancing the metabolism inside the joint. The unexpectedly high level of lactate in the OA-free group suggests that lactate could not be considered a good marker for OA. These results prove that 1H-NMR-based metabolomic analysis is a valid tool to study and monitor OA and that UC-II improves clinical symptoms and the SF metabolic profile in OA dogs.
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- Marzia Stabile
- grid.7644.10000 0001 0120 3326Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- grid.9906.60000 0001 2289 7785Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- grid.7644.10000 0001 0120 3326Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- grid.7644.10000 0001 0120 3326Section of Avian Pathology, Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- grid.7644.10000 0001 0120 3326Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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- grid.9906.60000 0001 2289 7785Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, 73100 Lecce, Italy
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- grid.7644.10000 0001 0120 3326Section of Veterinary Clinics and Animal Production, Department of Emergency and Organ Transplantation, University of Bari, 70123 Bari, Italy
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Johnson TA, Conzemius MG. Outcome of cranial cruciate ligament replacement with an enhanced polyethylene terephthalate implant in the dog: A pilot clinical trial. Vet Surg 2022; 51:1215-1222. [PMID: 36165283 PMCID: PMC9827950 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the 6-month outcome and survival of enhanced polyethylene terephthalate (PET) implants as a replacement for the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs with spontaneous CCL disease (CCLD). STUDY DESIGN Pilot, prospective case series. ANIMALS Ten client-owned large breed dogs with unilateral spontaneous CCLD. METHODS Dogs were evaluated before and 6 months after intra-articular placement of a PET implant with the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs questionnaire and force platform gait analysis. Arthroscopy was performed 6 months after surgery to visually assess implant integrity. RESULTS Scores on owner questionnaires and limb asymmetry improved in all dogs that reached the 6-month time point, by 51.7% (p = .008) and 86% (p = .002), respectively. The PET implant appeared intact and functioning in two stifles, partially intact and functioning in four stifles and completely torn in three stifles. One dog had an implant infection and was removed from the study. Evidence of deterioration and tearing occurred in the midbody of the implant. CONCLUSION Although function improved over the course of this study, only 2/10 implants appeared intact 6 months after placement. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Implant survivability prohibits further clinical investigation using this implant.
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- Tiffany A. Johnson
- Department of Veterinary Clinical SciencesUniversity of Minnesota, College of Veterinary MedicineSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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- Department of Veterinary Clinical SciencesUniversity of Minnesota, College of Veterinary MedicineSaint PaulMinnesotaUSA
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Monteiro BP, Lascelles BDX, Murrell J, Robertson S, Steagall PVM, Wright B. 2022
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- B. P. Monteiro
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Université de Montréal 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint‐Hyacinthe Quebec Canada
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- Comparative Pain Research Laboratory and Surgery Section North Carolina State University 4700 Hillsborough Street Raleigh NC USA
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- Highcroft Veterinary Referrals 615 Wells Rd, Whitchurch Bristol BS149BE UK
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- Senior Medical Director Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice 17804 N US Highway 41 Lutz FL 33549 USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Université de Montréal 3200 rue Sicotte, Saint‐Hyacinthe Quebec Canada
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- Mistral Vet 4450 Thompson Pkwy Fort Collins CO 80534 USA
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Alves JC, Jorge P, Santos A. Initial psychometric evaluation of the Portuguese version of the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs. BMC Vet Res 2022; 18:367. [PMID: 36203166 PMCID: PMC9535868 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-022-03461-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most commonly diagnosed joint disease in companion animals, and proper tools are necessary to assess patients and response to treatment. We aimed to perform an initial psychometric evaluation of the Portuguese version of the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD).Fifty Police working dogs with bilateral hip OA were assessed in a prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. Canine handlers, who were native Portuguese speakers, completed a copy of the translated version of the LOAD. Their results were compared with those of fifty sound dogs. Construct validity was evaluated by assessing differences between OA and sound animals with the Mann-Whitney test. Further evaluation was performed with the Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin measure of sampling adequacy, Eigenvalue, and scree-plot analysis. Internal consistency was tested with Cronbach's α. RESULTS A significant difference was observed between OA and sound dogs (p < 0.01), indicating construct validity. Two factors accounted for 81.5% of the total variance. Cronbach's α was 0.96, and a high inter-item correlation was observed, raging from 0.76 to 0.95, showing strong internal consistency. We presented criterion and construct validity of the Portuguese version of the LOAD, which is valid for use in the Portuguese language. It is an additional stage in providing a broader number of clinicians with an accessible tool to evaluate dogs with osteoarthritis. Further studies are required.
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- J C Alves
- Guarda Nacional Republicana (Portuguese Gendarmerie), Lisbon, Portugal. .,Instituto de Investigação e Formação Avançada, MED - Mediterranean Institute for Agriculture, Environment and Development, Universidade de Évora, Pólo da Mitra, Ap. 94, 7006-554, Évora, Portugal.
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- Guarda Nacional Republicana (Portuguese Gendarmerie), Lisbon, Portugal
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- Guarda Nacional Republicana (Portuguese Gendarmerie), Lisbon, Portugal
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Hetrick K, Harkin KR, Roush JK. Evaluation of Fortetropin in geriatric and senior dogs with reduced mobility. THE CANADIAN VETERINARY JOURNAL = LA REVUE VETERINAIRE CANADIENNE 2022; 63:1057-1060. [PMID: 36185794 PMCID: PMC9484193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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As pets age, quality of life and mobility can be affected by pain of osteoarthritis and age-related muscle atrophy (sarcopenia). The purpose of this randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effects of Fortetropin, a nonthermal-pasteurized, freeze-dried, fertilized egg yolk product, on mobility in senior dogs. Mobility scores were calculated using a standardized and validated client-based survey: the Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs (LOAD) questionnaire. Results showed mild, but statistically significant, improvement of the mobility scores for the treatment group at both week 6 (P = 0.03) and week 12 (P = 0.006) compared to the baseline score. No statistical improvement was noted at any time in the placebo group or between the treatment and placebo group.
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- Katie Hetrick
- Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506, USA
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McKenzie BA, Chen FL. Assessment and Management of Declining Physical Function in Aging Dogs. Top Companion Anim Med 2022; 51:100732. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tcam.2022.100732] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Revised: 09/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Salichs M, Badiella L, Sarasola P, Homedes J. Enflicoxib for canine osteoarthritis: A randomized, blind, multicentre, non-inferiority clinical trial compared to mavacoxib. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0274800. [PMID: 36126039 PMCID: PMC9488826 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274800] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 09/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This prospective, multisite, blinded, randomized, non-inferiority clinical study aimed to confirm the efficacy and safety of enflicoxib in the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with canine osteoarthritis. A total of 180 dogs were randomized to receive enflicoxib (n = 78), mavacoxib (n = 80) or placebo (n = 22). Dogs underwent veterinary assessments from day 0 to day 42 using a clinical sum score (CSS). Efficacy was also assessed by the owners using the Canine Brief Pain Inventory (CBPI). The primary efficacy endpoint was the overall CSS from day 0 to day 42. RESULTS The overall CSS expressed as area under the curve demonstrated non-inferiority of enflicoxib compared to mavacoxib, and both showed superiority over placebo. At the end of the study, average CSS, and the percentage of CSS responders for enflicoxib (3.64 and 74%) and mavacoxib (4.49 and 68%), was superior to placebo (7.15 and 29%). A faster onset of action was observed for enflicoxib as superiority over placebo was evidenced from the first efficacy assessment (day 7) onwards for both parameters, whereas mavacoxib was only significantly different from day 14 onwards. According to the owner assessment, the percentage of CBPI responders was 90%, 79%, and 43% for dogs treated with enflicoxib, mavacoxib and placebo, respectively, and superiority over placebo was demonstrated for both active treatments. In all secondary parameters, non-inferiority of enflicoxib versus mavacoxib was confirmed. The dog's quality of life improved in all groups, but only enflicoxib showed superiority versus placebo. When assessing severely affected dogs only, results were similar, thus confirming the efficacy of enflicoxib in all stages of canine OA. There were no differences between groups in the frequency of adverse events, which were most frequently mild affecting the gastrointestinal tract and recovered without treatment. CONCLUSIONS Enflicoxib is efficacious and safe for the treatment of pain and inflammation in any stage of canine osteoarthritis with a faster onset of action compared to mavacoxib.
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- Marta Salichs
- Ecuphar Veterinaria SLU (Animalcare Group) Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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- Servei d’Estadística Aplicada, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain
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- Ecuphar Veterinaria SLU (Animalcare Group) Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona, Spain
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Schroers M, Schermuck Y, Steigmeier‐Raith S, Waselau A, Meyer‐Lindenberg A. Rapid autologous point‐of‐care transplantation of the adipose‐derived stromal vascular fraction in a dog with cubarthrosis. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/vrc2.498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Maike Schroers
- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Veterinary Faculty Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität München Munich Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Veterinary Faculty Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität München Munich Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Veterinary Faculty Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität München Munich Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Veterinary Faculty Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität München Munich Germany
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- Clinic for Small Animal Surgery and Reproduction, Veterinary Faculty Ludwig‐Maximilians‐Universität München Munich Germany
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