Osteoarthritis

OA dilemmas:  when NSAIDs aren’t enough – what do I do next?

By Jamie McClement

When initial OA therapy is not enough, there can be a bewildering number of additional therapies out there.  How do I rationalise them into an effective multimodal plan for my client? What are the priorities? How do I maximise my limited time with my patient?  

Surgical management of end-stage osteoarthritis- what are the surgeons thinking?

By Phil Witte

This presentation will give an overview of options for surgical intervention with end-stage canine osteoarthritis for various joints. The emphasis will be on complications and prognosis following an intervention, recognising that a number of the procedures discussed will be outside the scope of routine small animal general practice.