Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treatment of osteoarthritis in the horse: clinical applications.
Abstract: Veterinarians have begun using extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in horses, although relatively little information has been published about its efficacy or mechanism of action. As a clinician, it can be difficult to know if and when ESWT should be recommended. Case studies in which ESWT is used to treat advanced OA in horses are discussed. ESWTseems to be a valuable adjunct for management of equine OA. It is the purpose of this article to discuss indications and techniques as well as to share clinical experiences using ESWT in the treatment of OA in the horse.
Publication Date: 2005-11-22 PubMed ID: 16297724DOI: 10.1016/j.cveq.2005.09.001Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Case Reports
- Clinical Examination
- Clinical Findings
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Study
- Clinical Symptoms
- Diagnosis
- Disease Diagnosis
- Disease Management
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- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Horses
- Osteoarthritis
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Summary
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This research article looks into how veterinarians are employing extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to treat osteoarthritis in horses, discussing its applications and effectiveness, although there is limited published information about how it works.
Role of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis in Horses
- The research paper delves into the emerging use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) in treating osteoarthritis (OA) in horses. Not widely documented currently, ESWT is slowly gaining traction among veterinarians for its seeming effectiveness.
- The therapy appears to provide significant relief for horses suffering from OA, a common issue among horses. However, due to the lack of comprehensive research, understanding its working mechanism is proving difficult for clinicians.
Case Studies and Clinical Experiences
- Case studies where ESWT has been used to tackle advanced stages of OA in horses are covered in the research. These instances aim to demonstrate the potential of ESWT as a successful treatment approach.
- The authors also share clinical experiences and observations related to ESWT use indicating its potential as a useful supplementary treatment for equine OA.
ESWT Indications and Techniques
- The research discusses the indications for ESWT, giving practitioners insights into when it can be a recommended treatment option. Understanding such aspects can better equip veterinary practitioners when deciding the treatment course.
- ESWT techniques are also discussed to give a clear idea of how the therapy is administered. This information is essential for practitioners who wish to employ these methods.
Cite This Article
APA
Revenaugh MS.
(2005).
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treatment of osteoarthritis in the horse: clinical applications.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 21(3), 609-vi.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2005.09.001 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Northwest Equine Performance LLC, 25230 South Eldorado Road, Mulino, OR 97042, USA. mark@equinepi.com
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Horse Diseases / therapy
- Horses
- Lithotripsy / methods
- Lithotripsy / veterinary
- Orthopedics / methods
- Orthopedics / veterinary
- Osteoarthritis / therapy
- Osteoarthritis / veterinary
- Treatment Outcome
- Veterinary Medicine / methods
Citations
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