Comparative analysis of post-operative rehabilitation approaches for medial patellar luxation in small-breed dogs.

Autor: Akaraphutiporn E; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand., Kwananocha I; Research and Academic Service, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, 10900, Thailand., Meechai C; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand., Suksomboonwong P; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand., Aramsriprasert S; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand., Meethong O; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand., Triampitak A; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand., Wangdee C; Department of Veterinary Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.; Veterinary Clinical Stem Cells and Bioengineering Research Unit, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Veterinary world [Vet World] 2024 Mar; Vol. 17 (3), pp. 550-557. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 07.
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2024.550-557
Abstrakt: Background and Aim: Electrical stimulation (ES) and light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation (LASER) therapy are frequently used in post-operative rehabilitation; however, there is currently insufficient research comparing their effectiveness. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of post-operative rehabilitation following medial patellar luxation (MPL) surgical correction by comparing ES and LASER therapy when combined with exercise. This was compared with a control group that consisted solely of post-operative home exercise implemented by the owner.
Materials and Methods: We conducted a prospective clinical trial on dogs that had undergone surgical treatment for MPL. The dogs were categorized into the following three groups: The control group, which did not participate in any post-operative rehabilitation program; the ES group, which received post-operative rehabilitation involving ES therapy; and the LASER group, which underwent post-operative rehabilitation featuring LASER therapy.
Results: There were no significant differences among the groups regarding the evaluation parameters, including lameness score, pain score, thigh muscle circumference, and range of motion. Although there may have been a difference in pain score in some groups, it could be attributed to the pre-operative condition of patients. These results aligned with the owner questionnaires' canine brief pain inventory assessments, showing no significant differences between treatment groups.
Conclusion: Post-operative rehabilitation for MPL correction may enhance limb usage, joint function, muscle mass, and pain relief. However, the duration and level of post-operative pain may influence the necessity for rehabilitation. In addition, ES and LASER therapy offer similar pain-relieving effects after MPL surgery; therefore, the choice between these methods depends on the availability of equipment and veterinarian preferences.
Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
(Copyright: © Akaraphutiporn, et al.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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