Guest guest Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Roy scudamore with equine prosthetics. He does all species. He used to live in va and we have used him with dogs.Kim DanoffSent from my iPhoneOn May 6, 2010, at 6:52 AM, VetRehab wrote: Vet Rehab Professionals Messages In This Digest (5 Messages) 1a. prosthetist in FL? From: krcoxvet 1b. Re: prosthetist in FL? From: Leilani Alvarez 2a. (no subject) From: Jeannie Pavlakos 2b. Re: From: Laurie Edge- 3. Rehab facility needed From: le Robbins View All Topics | Create New Topic Messages 1a. prosthetist in FL? Posted by: "krcoxvet" krcox@... krcoxvet Wed May 5, 2010 4:38 am (PDT) I have a client who is interested in prosthetics, if possible, for her puppy...currently the pup is only 3 1/2 mths old, 2lbs, Yorkie. Both rear limbs amputated by the mom when she was only hours old. One side is amputated just distal to the hock, the other side at the level of the proximal third of the tibia. From previous discussions on this group, it sounds like finding someone locally to help would be ideal. Does anyone know of or had any experience with prosthetics in the Tampa Bay area? Thanks! Kim , DVM, DACVS, CCRT Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (2) 1b. Re: prosthetist in FL? Posted by: "Leilani Alvarez" leilani.alvarez@... leilanialvarez Wed May 5, 2010 10:08 am (PDT) I have a patient with the same issue (only unilateral) and would be interested to know what prosthetics are recommended. You can e-mail privately if you keep up with the puppy's outcome. Thanks, leilani On Wed, May 5, 2010 at 7:37 AM, krcoxvet <krcoxearthlink (DOT) net> wrote: > > > I have a client who is interested in prosthetics, if possible, for her > puppy...currently the pup is only 3 1/2 mths old, 2lbs, Yorkie. Both rear > limbs amputated by the mom when she was only hours old. One side is > amputated just distal to the hock, the other side at the level of the > proximal third of the tibia. From previous discussions on this group, it > sounds like finding someone locally to help would be ideal. Does anyone know > of or had any experience with prosthetics in the Tampa Bay area? > > Thanks! > Kim , DVM, DACVS, CCRT > > > -- Leilani Alvarez, DVM, CVA, CCRT Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist Katonah Bedford Veterinary Center 546 N Bedford Rd Bedford Hills, NY 10507 p f www.kbvetcenter.com Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (2) 2a. (no subject) Posted by: "Jeannie Pavlakos" jpavlakos@... j.pavlakos Wed May 5, 2010 10:28 am (PDT) Hi all, I have a case I would love any input on: 7 y.o. Collie Hx: Intermittant RFL lameness after rough play with other dogs and occasionally after rest Participates in herding without lameness Exam: Cervical spine: slight tightness ® C7 and intermittant, (L) OA tightness- resolves with mobs Scap: slightly decreased caudal glide with some muscular crepitus at the cranial scap border- resolves with massage and stretching Shoulder: ® abduction angle approx 45 deg (L=30), but no pain or spasm on testing, ROM WNL except intermittant slightly reduced extension, resolves with stretching Elbow ROM NL and painfee Capus ROM NL and painfee with elbow extended but carpal flexion painful if entire limb flexed - Mobilization of each carpal and MTC bones painfee, toes same Thoracic spine NL Intermittant S-I tightness ® > (L), resolves with mobs and stretching Primary finding/ pain reproduction: Accessory carpal bone tight with medial glide compared to left and painful to palpation and mobs and pain with carpal flexion if limb in full flex Neuro NL Rads of Cerv spine NL, No limb rads taken I am lasering the carpus and accessory carpal bone and mob/stretch the tight areas (spine/pelvis/limb) as they crop up but we do not seem to be getting to the root of the problem. Any thoughts would be appreciated Pavlakos, PT, CCRP Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (2) 2b. Re: Posted by: "Laurie Edge-" physio@... Wed May 5, 2010 6:29 pm (PDT) Hi I would tend to lean toward the shoulder as the culprit with this dog. I have had some with a similar history, and the fact that there is a 15 degree discrepancy in abduction from side to side and the decreased caudal glide all fit the picture. The abduction wouldn't have to be painful, if it were chronic already, and I have found that some dogs seem to slightly sublux their humeral heads - sometimes cranially or laterally... which can resolve with either a caudal glide of the humeral head with the shoulder in extension or with testing of abduction (again with the shoulder in extension). My own dogs have some instabilities and will occasionally limp when transitioning down from a trot to a walk, I mob/manip their shoulders and it normalizes. Your long term plan of action, if you think this is the case, is to work on stabilization exercises - working balance/coordination (3-leg stands with perturbations, diagonal leg stands - progressing to uneven surfaces, etc...) In some instances I show owners some simple mobs (maybe traction) for the shoulder joint and or doing ROM (extension) which can sometimes get an auto-manip from the joint. Beyond that, if the problem is bad enough and impacting function and life, there is always surgery. J My thoughts anyways. Cheers, Laurie Edge-, BScPT, MAnimSt (Animal Physio), CAFCI, CCRT The Canine Fitness Centre Ltd, Calgary, AB, CANADA From: VetRehab [mailto:VetRehab ] On Behalf Of Jeannie Pavlakos Sent: May-05-10 11:29 AM To: VetRehab Subject: Hi all, I have a case I would love any input on: 7 y.o. Collie Hx: Intermittant RFL lameness after rough play with other dogs and occasionally after rest Participates in herding without lameness Exam: Cervical spine: slight tightness ® C7 and intermittant, (L) OA tightness- resolves with mobs Scap: slightly decreased caudal glide with some muscular crepitus at the cranial scap border- resolves with massage and stretching Shoulder: ® abduction angle approx 45 deg (L=30), but no pain or spasm on testing, ROM WNL except intermittant slightly reduced extension, resolves with stretching Elbow ROM NL and painfee Capus ROM NL and painfee with elbow extended but carpal flexion painful if entire limb flexed - Mobilization of each carpal and MTC bones painfee, toes same Thoracic spine NL Intermittant S-I tightness ® > (L), resolves with mobs and stretching Primary finding/ pain reproduction: Accessory carpal bone tight with medial glide compared to left and painful to palpation and mobs and pain with carpal flexion if limb in full flex Neuro NL Rads of Cerv spine NL, No limb rads taken I am lasering the carpus and accessory carpal bone and mob/stretch the tight areas (spine/pelvis/limb) as they crop up but we do not seem to be getting to the root of the problem. Any thoughts would be appreciated Pavlakos, PT, CCRP __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5089 (20100505) __________ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (2) 3. Rehab facility needed Posted by: "le Robbins" americandogrehab@... americandogrehab Wed May 5, 2010 2:04 pm (PDT) Hello, We have a client that will be moving to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho in two weeks. Is there anyone in that area or near Spokane, WA that offers rehab? Thanks in advance. le Robbins, M.S., P.T. Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist AMERICAN DOG PHYSICAL REHABILITATION FOR ANIMALS leAmericanDogRehab www.AmericanDogRehab.com Back to top Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity Visit Your Group Sell Online Start selling with our award-winning e-commerce tools. 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