On-Demand Webinar
David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA
David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, founder of Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics and Ortho Vet Consulting, and Orthopedic Surgeon, shares a surgeon’s perspective on current osteoarthritis trends and a patient-specific approach to care.
Osteoarthritis is the #1 cause of chronic pain in dogs. During the presentation, Dr. Dycus discusses the importance of taking a proactive approach to osteoarthritis instead of a reactive, retroactive approach to providing care when patients start to show symptoms.
Dr. Dycus reviews the vicious cycle of osteoarthritis, which is unpredictable and requires a dynamic and multimodal approach to optimize care during its ebb and flow. He also shares recommended treatments, including biologics, modalities, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, exercises, and lifestyle modifications to extend patient comfort.
The presentation includes a review of the research supporting the recommended treatments and tips for evaluating potential new therapies for osteoarthritis. Dr. Dycus also provides an in-depth review of how he’s recently added ESWT to his osteoarthritis management toolbox.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact osteoarthritis has on your patients
- Appreciate the decision-making of patient management based on the ebb and flow of osteoarthritis
- Review the multimodal management of osteoarthritis for various patient groups
- Understand the role of ESWT in treating osteoarthritis
