Cases of septic arthritis commonly present with an acute, severe lameness without a known traumatic event. This often shows little improvement with rest or analgesia, unlike with lameness that occurs...
Incorporating rehabilitation into a multimodal management plan requires a clear understanding of the dog's overall physical health and a comprehensive neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis..
Identifying the ‘type’ of pain requiring management will enable an appropriate choice of analgesia. Inflammatory nociception is always present in osteoarthritis. Indicators of pain and pathology will...