Not exact matches
However, radiographic
signs of osteoarthritis do not always correlate with
clinical function.
Some pets with significant
signs of hip dysplasia or
osteoarthritis on X-rays may not exhibit any
clinical signs, while others with minimal changes may experience severe pain and lameness.
Treatment for dogs during recovery from surgery, or for progressive chronic and acute conditions can help to prevent or minimize
clinical signs, permanent loss
of mobility and function, as well as slow the progression
of certain diseases such as
osteoarthritis.
The goal
of dog medicine in pain management, such as when managing canine
Osteoarthritis (OA) is to reduce
clinical signs, slow the progression
of the disease, and to improve the comfort
of the patient.