Signalment
Canine, Retriever mix, 10 year old, MN
History
Presented with an acute left hind limb lameness. Previously diagnosed left medial patellar luxation
Diagnostics and Exam Findings
Radiographs showed bilateral stifle DJD with joint effusion and left pelvic limb muscle atrophy, likely secondary to bilateral CCL instability.
PRP Treatment Details
2 mls PRP IA in both stifles; single PRP injection.
Laser Treatment Details
The Pain/Trauma protocol was used on contact over the stifle with the large contact treatment head to provide 8 J/cm2
Frequency of Treatment
Patient received laser therapy for pain management until scheduled PRP treatment then immediately after PRP injection. Continued monthly maintenance laser therapy treatments both stifles.