How to Manage Osteoarthritis (Studley, UK) scaduto

20 Ottobre 2015

How to Manage Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is probably the most common condition we as vets are asked to treat. However as OA is often secondary, especially in the dog, should you always just reach for the newest NSAID? This one day course will guide you through the theory of OA and the numerous treatment options available so that you can take what you have learnt back to your practice and offer clients the best care for their pet.

What you’ll learn:

• The aetiology and pathogenesis of OA
• How to assess and diagnose your osteoarthritic patients
• Lifestyle Management and weight control
• Medical Management – how to get the best outcome
• Alternative therapies – do they work?
• Surgical options and how to use them
• New Therapies

Course Tutor: Scott Rutherford BVMS Cert SAS DipECVS MRCVS