Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy for treatment of osteoarthritis in the horse: clinical applications.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Revenaugh, Mark S
- Affiliation:
- Northwest Equine Performance LLC · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
Veterinarians are starting to use a treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for horses with osteoarthritis, which is a common joint condition that causes pain and stiffness. While there isn't a lot of published information on how well this treatment works or how it actually helps, some case studies show that ESWT can be a useful addition to managing this condition in horses. The article aims to explain when and how to use ESWT and shares experiences from veterinarians who have treated horses with it. Overall, it appears that ESWT can be beneficial for horses suffering from osteoarthritis.
Abstract
Veterinarians have begun using extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) in horses, although relatively little information has been published about its efficacy or mechanism of action. As a clinician, it can be difficult to know if and when ESWT should be recommended. Case studies in which ESWT is used to treat advanced OA in horses are discussed. ESWTseems to be a valuable adjunct for management of equine OA. It is the purpose of this article to discuss indications and techniques as well as to share clinical experiences using ESWT in the treatment of OA in the horse.
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