New hydrogel technology to treat joint lameness in horses
New hydrogel technology, researched and adapted for veterinary use, offers a pioneering treatment for osteoarthritis in horses without an active pharmaceutical. Osteoarthritis (OA) is often cited as the most significant…
Treatment of tenosynovitis of the deep digital flexor tendon sheath in a racing TB
In this second issue we report on how an experienced racetrack veterinarian managed a case of chronic tenosynovitis of the deep digital flexor tendon sheath in a racing Thoroughbred. Case…
Treatment of subchondral bone disease in the equine fetlock joint
We recently met with experienced racetrack veterinarians’ that have introduced Arthramid Vet into their management of subchondral bone disease in racing Thoroughbreds’. Introduction: Subchondral bone is composed of a subchondral…
Pioneering treatment for arthritis may improve equine welfare and reduce wastage
Equine veterinarians have a range of options to treat lameness in horses caused by osteoarthritis (OA) and practitioners use all means at their disposal to ensure horses are exposed to the absolute…
Arthrosamid 2.5% PAAG – The Human Equivalent
Arthrosamid is the 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel developed as a long-acting intra-articular injection for the treatment of osteoarthritis in humans. Arthrosamid® is a new type of treatment for knee osteoarthritis that…
Use of Arthramid Vet in Canine Intra-articular injections
Nupsala Learning Resources in the UK recently published a webinar on Canine Intra-articular Injection. Dr Karen Cook BA VetMB BSc (Hons) MRCVS presents an informative webinar on the injection technique…
2.5% PAAG for managing intercarpal joint lameness – AAEP Presentation 2019
New treatments for osteoarthritis are always welcomed, and many times a cutting-edge product is presented at AAEP to advise practitioners of the possibilities to manage the equine athlete. It is…
UK Equine Case Series 341 Horses and 804 joints
A case series report following the treatment with 2.5% polyacrylamide hydrogel of 804 joints in 341 horses (average of 2.36 joints per horse). The treatments were carried out by three…
NAEAP Symposium, Jan 1, 2020: Vets Consider 2.5% Polyacrylamide Gel (PAAG)Treatment
This article was Posted by Stephanie L. Church, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 1, 2020 | 2019 NEAEP Symposium, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease, Article, Horse Care,…
Carpal lameness in 4 year old Warmblood Gelding
Junior, a 4 year old Warmblood gelding, bred to perform dressage, presented with a progressive left forelimb lameness. Clinical signs were noticed towards the later stages of his first season…
Novel treatment of elbow dysplasia and associated osteoarthritis
A pilot study to assess the efficacy of 2.5% PAAG in 20 Labrador Retrievers with Elbow Dysplasia (2017-2018) and associated Osteoarthritis. Background: 20 Labrador Retriever dogs with moderate to severe…
Novel treatment of elbow osteoarthritis in an 8yr old dog
Dora, an 8 year old mastiff x staffy bitch had been suffering from bilateral elbow osteoarthritis for approximately two years. She required regular (up to weekly) meloxicam administration to maintain…
