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Species: Feline Breed: European Shorthair Gender: Female Age: 6 years old ...
Elderly patients are particularly vulnerable to complications from prolonged immobility, such as pressure sores, muscle atrophy, and infections. The mortality after hip fracture in an elderly patient remains high. ...
Under the delusion that if they do not do so, muscles will atrophy, joints will develop contractures and the range of motion will be severely and permanently compromised. ...
As most of you know by now, arthritis is one of the most common diseases that afflicts pets. In fact, according to most estimates, 1 in 5 dogs is affected by osteoarthritis. Additionally, it is estimated that 40-92% of cats are affected by arthritis. There are numerous potential treatment modalities for arthritis including medications, rehabilitation, and even VetStem Cell Therapy. Another ...
Before a patient can get fit with their multi-articulating myoelectric hand, it’s vital that their prosthetist conducts a thorough evaluation and understands the cause of amputation or limb loss. This information helps prosthetists understand what a patient’s needs are so they can determine which prosthetic hand is the best fit for them. With this in mind, we’ll discuss the ...