Osteoarthritis

Low overall variabilities among the 15 independent measures of the OA scoring system presented

Meloxicam OTMS had similar effects on peak vertical force, motor activity and pain sensitization as previously reported for oral meloxicam in OA cats

Treatment with oral Glu/CS+ for 90 days did not result in a significant increase in activity counts when compared to placebo

Synovitis and changes in the subchondral bone and calcified cartilage may be important in the pathogenesis of this condition

Although easily performed and well-tolerated, there were no statistically significant benefits of dextrose prolotherapy for treatment of osteoarthritis of the elbow and stifle

Nociceptive hypersensitivity quantified by RMTS was evident in OA cats and was responsive to tramadol treatment

There is good diagnostic agreement between synovial fluid effusion and osteophytosis when dealing with stifle joint OA

A possible successful option to provide immediate stem stability for revision of a loosened BFX stem with a properly osseointegrated cup

Further studies are warranted to further evaluate the elevations in cytokine concentrations found in the study

CT, rather than arthroscopy, has been considered the preferred noninvasive technique to assess MCD lesions of the canine elbow joint in the study