Shock Wave technology – the power behind feeling sound

6-year old Labrador Retriever –Shoulder and elbow Osteoarthritis (OA)

• Pain/lameness evaluations and Quadruped Biofeedback System (QBS) showed only 8% of total body weight vs. normal 30% on front limb
• 2 treatments of ESWT 3 weeks apart
• 600 pulses total on elbow (medial/lateral) with 5 mm trode on E3
• 800 pulses on shoulder with 20 mm on E5

     Owner testimonial/Follow-up:

1. 1 week following treatment, owner reported huge improvement in lameness.
2. QBS measured at 19%

Courtesy of Deidre Chiaramonte, DVM, ACVIM, Animal Medical Center, NY

9-year old male neutered Weimaraner – Wound healing

• Presented for routine exam
• Owner concerned about excessive licking of a granuloma on left dorsal carpus
• Topical steroids unsuccessful
• 2 treatments of ESWT 2 weeks apart.
• 500 pulses total (200 medial, 200 lateral) with 5 mm trode on E2

     Owner testimonial/Follow-up:

1. No need for third treatment at 3-month follow-up.
2. Owner reported no further licking/irritation of the lesion and complete hair regrowth

Courtesy of Pam Nichols DVM, CCRP, K-9 Rehab Center, Utah