Shoulder Osteoarthritis on Labrador Retriever Treated with Laser Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma

Regenerative Medicine

Shoulder Osteoarthritis on Labrador Retriever Treated with Laser Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma

  • May 14 2023
  • Companion
Shoulder Osteoarthritis on Labrador Retriever Treated with Laser Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma
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Case and Videos courtesy of Mile High Animal Hospital of Aurora​

Signalment
Canine, Labrador Retriever, 10.5 yrs., M/N, “Bailey”​

History
Chronic osteoarthritis, multiple joints but most severe in shoulders (bilateral); Hyperadrenocorticism (PDH)​

Diagnostics and Exam Findings
Radiographs revealed findings consistent with severe DJD in coxofemoral joints as well as in shoulders, bilaterally; muscle atrophy both rear legs (chronic); pain particularly on extension of R shoulder​

PRP Treatment
2ml PRP injected into each shoulder joint on 10/11/18​

Other Treatments
Patient has been taking the following medications for several months-- Galliprant 90mg PO SID; Gabapentin 200m PO BID; Glucosamine/Chondroitin Supplement; Vetoryl 10mg PO SID (for PDH)​

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