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by Christie Carlo
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Fracture, amputation, FHOs & can't walk
Replies: 9
Views: 1009

Re: Fracture, amputation, FHOs & can't walk

I agree. Maladaptive pain is a big issue in many rehab patients, esp. when the issue has been going on for any length of time. I use a lot of Gabapentin and have also used a CRI before. The other part you need to check is for left over femoral neck from the FHO surgery. I just saw a patient last wee...
by Christie Carlo
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: Geriatrics
Topic: Rehab Class for Geriatric Dogs
Replies: 2
Views: 1034

Rehab Class for Geriatric Dogs

The class idea sounds good. I would like to consider doing something like that also. I'll have to put some brain-storming on my ToDo List. Haven't quite got around to a Weight Loss program/competition either. Too much to do!
by Christie Carlo
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:01 pm
Forum: Orthopaedics
Topic: Feline cruciate ligament disease
Replies: 4
Views: 934

Re: Feline cruciate ligament disease

I was thinking the same thing. We have done several extracap cruciate repairs on cats. I usually ask the owner to keep them in a bathroom or small room to minimize excess activity. I then encourage the owner to do activities like ask the cat to walk toward food (not leaving it out all the time), lov...