I loved this presentation. It includes examples as pictures and videos, which I thought was extremely helpful. I am excited and hopeful that I will be able to use these in the practice where I work.
Good information. A little fuzzy where treatment and prevention overlap.
A discussion of post-operative management of dogs that have back surgery as well as protective and preventive strategies for those predisposed to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). The focus is on chondrodystrophoid-type disease (Type 1 lesions or extrusion of disc material) affecting breeds such as Dachshunds, Cocker Spaniels, Beagles, Basset Hounds, French Bulldogs and Pugs. Dr. Chiaramonte discusses pain management (NSAIDS vs steroids) as well as various modalities including acupuncture, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, passive range of motion, active exercises, land and underwater treadmills, and others.