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Have you heard about the Stance Analyzer and wondered what role it could play in your clinic? The Stance analyzer is a free-standing pressure pad that gives standing weight bearing readings for each limb. Stance Analyzers give you the edge when trying to diagnose conditions that might not be visible – and can provide an objective measure of lameness improvements for animals being treated for things like chronic arthritis. If you are treating with the therapy laser the stance analyzer could be the perfect tool to add to your rehab program. Here are 5 reasons to consider the stance analyzer…
1. Quick, easy, and non-invasive diagnosis. Watch the animal’s weight shift on the stance analyzer in real time and get a detailed report from a summary of data points.
2. Eliminates Subjective Interpretation. If you have concerns about how to show a client improvement in a chronic condition such as a hip dysplasia – use the stance analyzer to show objective measure of weight distribution and balance changes over time.
3. Provides Lameness Assessment. Catch lameness before it beings to impact the life of a pet – early diagnosis can lead to more effective long-term treatment plans.
4. Provides visual representation of weight bearing, stability, and center of gravity. Add value to your clients with easy-to-read and interpret graphics of their pet’s stability.
5. Monitors improvement and tracks patient progress over time. The stance analyzer can track progress over time – give your clients the ease of mind that your treatments are facilitating an improvement.
The Stance Analyzer will take the guess work out of your laser therapy treatment and with the growing pet owner demand for laser therapy, the Stance Analyzer will grow to be a valuable diagnostic tool in every veterinary practice. Read More Here >>
Equine Case
Severe Osteoarthritis
Patient Information
Patient Name: Rio, 26-year-old American Quarter Horse Gelding
Patient Symptoms: Severe bursitis and osteoarthritis of the elbow
Medical History: 2 IA injections of steroid + Hyaluronic Acid, systemic NSAID’s and chiropractic, joint support supplement in feed – No improvement noted. All treatments were tried over a period of 8 – 12 weeks. The owner elected to try laser therapy as a last resort effort prior to euthanasia.
Laser Treatment: 7,500 Joules (15,000 Total Joules) each applied to left elbow and left shoulder. (Palpated secondary soreness and swelling d/t weight shifting from lameness), beginning three times weekly, then weaning frequency as patient improved.
Video courtesy of C. Howse
Before and After Videos of Rio
This week we are featuring a case submitted by All Creatures Veterinary Hospital during the Make a Case with Companion Case Study Contest. The before and after video of Barney is incredible. Thanks to All Creatures Veterinary Hospital for sharing this!
Barney’s Case Details
On 7/29/13, Barney came to All Creatures Veterinary Hospital for weakness in the right hind limb. Doctors administered Depo-Medrol that day and also recommended strict confinement for 5 to 7 days. The doctors suspected Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVD).
On 8/16/13, Barney came back to All Creatures with no improvement and was now paralyzed in both hind limbs. There was deep pain present in all toes.
Laser therapy was started on 8/16/13, using the Pain/Trauma setting on Barney’s thoracic and lumbar spine, both hips, stifles, and toes, every other day. After only three sessions, Barney was walking with a wobbly stance. By the 6th session, Barney’s stance and gate were back to 100%.
