Arthritis Treatment Options
Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease that starts as early as 18 months of age in dogs or earlier with joint injury or genetic disorder. There are many options that can be used to create a multimodal management plan to help relieve the pain and disability that accompany osteoarthritis in dogs.
These options include: prescription medications, supplements, special diet, physical modalities, and joint injections. There are many reasons to consider joint injections, in addition to, or in place of the above-mentioned therapies.
These reasons may include a poor response or intolerance of prescriptions, anxiety in the veterinary setting for weekly therapies, or a desire for a more direct approach. Plus, they are low risk with possible 24-48 hour injection soreness.
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Synovetin OA
A veterinary device that uses novel conversion electron therapy to target macrophages and synoviocytes in the injected joint to decrease pain and inflammation. For more information about Synovetin OA, visit ActiveDogNow.com
Corticosteroids
Steroid injections that are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic acid is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in the joints that acts as a lubricant.
PRP / ACP
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) uses a patient’s own blood cells to accelerate healing in a specific area.
| CORTICOSTEROID | HYALURONIC ACID (HA) | PLATELET RICH PLASMA (PRP) | SYNOVETIN® | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COST | $ | $$ | $$$ | $$$$ |
| NUMBER OF INJECTIONS | 4× year | 1–3 once to three × year | Series of 1–3 once to three × year | 1× year |
| DURATION | 3–6 months | 3–12 months | 6–12 months | Up to 12 months |
| SEDATION NEEDED | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RESTRICTIONS | No NSAIDs × 7 days | None | None | Limit contact for ~2 weeks |
| FOR MORE INFO | https://www.ncbi.nl m.nih.gov/pmc/arti cles/PMC7690322/ | https://www.ncbi.nl m.nih.gov/pmc/arti cles/PMC7690322/ | https://www.ncbi.nl m.nih.gov/pmc/arti cles/PMC8791002/ | https://www.synov etin.com/exubrion- therapeutics-oa- treatment |
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