Objective To review fundamental principles of tissue healing and physical rehabilitation as
they apply to dogs recovering from cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) surgery. Study design …

These updated guidelines present a practical and logical approach to the assessment and
management of acute and chronic pain in canine and feline patients. Recognizing pain is …

Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions
in veterinary medicine. CrCL plays a fundamental role in the stability and biomechanics of …

Rationale: The robust advances in pain management for companion animals underlie the
decision of the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) and American Association of …

The tibial plateau levelling osteotomy (TPLO) is one of the most common surgical
procedures used to treat cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs. Complications occurring …

Background Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture is a very common cause of pelvic limb
lameness in dogs. Few studies, using objective and validated outcome evaluation methods …

Objective To critically evaluate the evidence for rehabilitation interventions following surgery
for cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) in dogs. Study design Systematic review …

Effective management of pain in the perioperative period remains challenging despite the
recognition of its importance to patient welfare and healing. Difficulty in accurately …

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on markers of synovial
inflammation and signs of pain, function, bone healing, and osteoarthritis following tibial …

A nonpharmaceutical approach to managing pain is one that does not employ a medication.
The use of such approaches, in conjunction with pharmaceuticals as part of multimodal …