Canine Sport Medicine
At CORSM, every new patient undergoes a comprehensive lameness evaluation. This includes gathering a detailed medical history and reviewing diagnostic imaging. Each dog receives a thorough physical, orthopedic, and neurological examination to assess gait, pain on palpation, range of motion, motor control and strength, as well as muscle tone and atrophy. This evaluation allows us to create a tailored treatment plan that best supports each dog's recovery and performance. If no imaging was previously obtained, digital radiographs will be taken. MSK ultrasounds are often necessary for soft tissue injuries.
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Dr. Sherman Canapp is currently doing arthroscopy surgeries and all cases will have a surgical consult with him prior to surgery. Orthopedic surgeries (TPLO, fractures, etc) will be referred to excellent boarded surgeons in the area we have the pleasure to work with.
Digital radiography (X-ray) and Musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK ultrasound) are both used to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions but serve different purposes:
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Digital Radiography: Captures X-ray images of bones and joints, making it the go-to for diagnosing fractures, joint conditions (ie. arthritis), and bone-related issues.
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MSK Ultrasound: Uses sound waves to evaluate soft tissues like tendons, ligaments, and muscles. It’s ideal for diagnosing conditions such as tendonitis or bursitis, and can guide injections or aspirations.
Shockwave therapy produces high-energy sound waves, which stimulate cells and release healing growth factors in the body that reduce inflammation, increase blood flow, accelerate bone formation, and enhance wound healing. We have both the (hyperlink: https://pulsevet.zomedica.com/shock-wave-therapy/) Pulsevet and Piezowave shockwave machines.
Phonophoresis uses ultrasound to enhance the delivery of topical medications, such as pain relievers or anti-inflammatories. The ultrasound waves help push drug particles deeper into the skin, reaching the subcutaneous layer where the cells absorb the medication, providing targeted relief.
An intra-articular injection is a procedure that involves injecting a substance into a joint. These might include regenerative therapies (PRP, MSC, Prostride), polyacrylamide gels (Arthramid, Spryng), corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid or botulinum toxin.
An ultrasound guided injection is used to help guide a needle to a precise location in the body for an injection. These are often used for injection of regenerative medicine therapies into soft-tissue injuries.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure used by orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat joint issues. The term comes from the Greek words arthro (joint) and skopein (to look), meaning "to look within the joint."
During the procedure, a small incision is made, and a pencil-sized instrument with a camera and light is inserted to magnify and illuminate the joint's interior. This allows the surgeon to view and treat the joint without the need for a large incision, as in traditional open surgery.
Regenerative medicine is a fast emerging field in human and veterinary care that uses the body’s own cells to heal damaged tissues in both acute and chronic conditions. This includes therapies like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments.