Elbow Osteoarthritis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in dogs, affecting approximately a quarter of the population. It is a chronic joint disease characterized by loss of joint cartilage, thickening of the joint capsule and new bone formation around the joint (osteophytosis) and ultimately leading to pain and limb dysfunction. Majority of OA in dog occur secondarily to developmental orthopedic disease, such as cranial cruciate ligament disease, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, OCD, patella(knee cap) dislocation. In a small subset of dogs, OA occurs with no obvious primary causes and can be related to genetic and age. Other contributing factors to OA include bodyweight, obesity, gender, exercise, and diet.
Sign and Symptoms
The key signs or symptoms of osteoarthritis are stiffness, lameness and pain. Stiffness and lameness are often particularly evident after a period of rest, especially if there has been previous exercise. The stiffness often ‘warms out’ after a few minutes. Joint pain associated with osteoarthritis may manifest in a number of ways, including moaning, restless sleep and altered behaviour (including aggression). Reluctance to climb, jump and exercise are additional features.
Treating Elbow OA
- Weight control
- Activity modification
- Rehabilitation
- Pain control: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Joint supplements
- Surgical management
- Osteoarthritis treatment with low-level laser: B-Cure Laser Vet
B-Cure Laser Vet is an effective mode of treatment that helps treat inflammation, reduces pain and swelling.
B-Cure Laser Vet provides breakthrough laser therapy, offering the power of professional lasers as used in clinics, in a lightweight portable device that can be used from the comfort of home.
No medications are required, the treatment is safe, effective and provides lasting pain relief.
B-Cure Laser’s restorative power is provided by advanced laser technology.
B-Cure Laser is placed in contact with the skin allowing the photon energy to penetrate the tissues. This stimulates the body to produce adenosine triphosphate otherwise known as ATP, which carries energy within the cells. The ATP interacts with various biomolecules inside the cells promoting normal cell function and enhancing the body’s natural healing processes.
No medications are required, the treatment is safe, effective and provides lasting pain relief.
Therapeutic effects of LLLT (laser phototherapy) include:
- Increased production of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)
- Increased cellular metabolism
- Increased collagen production
- Increased enzyme production
- Increased protein synthesis
- Improved blood circulation
- Improved lymphatic flow and drainage
- Reduced inflammation
All this serves to boost the body’s natural healing power, targeting the root causes of pain and providing rapid relief.
B-Cure Laser is unique with a beam that covers a surface of 4.5 cm, making it possible to treat a wide range of painful conditions easily, effectively and quickly.
B-Cure Laser Vet is now available for home use and has been proven clinically effective and safe. The treatment has no known side effects and is a natural and non-invasive method for treating many types of orthopedic conditions.
B-Cure Laser is safe, does not harm the eyes, and there is no need for protective eyewear during use.
What Are the Benefits of B-Cure Laser?
- Accelerates healing and reduces chronic pain
- Reduces pain, inflammation and the consumption of drug therapy
- Non-invasive and non-surgical treatment
- No side effects
- Clinically proven
- Easy and safe for home use
To treat elbow arthritis, start with a dosage of 1.5 minutes on each of the spots shown below and gradually increase the duration of the treatment up to 4 minutes within 24 hours.
In order to reach optimal results, repeat the treatment at least twice a day.
Treat the following locations:
