The Evidence is In: The latest research demonstrates efficacy of VersaTron4Paws Shock Wave Therapy for multiple
canine indications
SHOCK WAVE AND ELBOW OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA)
Millis DL, Drum M, Whitlock D, University of Tennessee
- Prospective randomized crossover trial
- 15 dogs with OA confirmed radiographically
- 500 pulses, Energy Level E3 on joints
Results:
4.5% increase in peak vertical force in shock wave group compared with a decrease of 2.6% in sham group (p<0.01)
SHOCK WAVE AND PATELLAR LIGAMENT DESMITIS POST TPLO
Gallagher A, Cross A, Georgia Veterinary Specialists – Published in the May 2012 issue of Veterinary Surgery
- 30 large-breed dogs
- 600 pulses, Energy Level E6
Results:
Significant reduction in distal ligament thickness as compared to controls at 6 weeks
SHOCK WAVE AND SHOULDER-RELATED LAMENESS
Becker WM, Kowaleski MP, et al. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University, Massachusetts
- 18 dogs (mixed-breed; Australian shepherd, Labrador retriever) with mean age of 5.6 years
- 750 pulses, Energy Level E4
- 3 treatments (3-4 weeks apart)
Results:
88% of dogs treated showed improvement (p<0.001) ~week 12 evaluation
SHOCK WAVE AND LUMBOSACRAL DISEASE
Kim YJ, Jenkins L, Leeds EB, Surgical Group for Animals, California
- 38 dogs, 2 cats
- 1,000 pulses on lumbosacral spine, Energy Level E5
Results:
- 35 out of 40 animals (87.5%) showed a positive response according to the authors’ subjective evaluation
- Median effect was 13+ months, primarily after 1 treatment
- Client Satisfaction: 87.5% satisfied and would use shock wave again, if necessary
SHOCK WAVE AND WOUNDS
Pam Nichols, DVM, CCRP, K-9 Rehab Center, Utah
- ESWT to treat a lick granuloma of approximately 2 years of duration for which steroids and DSMO had been unsuccessful
- With 2 treatments (2 weeks apart) of 500 pulses, Energy Level E2 the lesion resolved completely. At four months post-treatment there had been no further licking or irritation of the lesion and the hair has completely regrown.
- In another case, ESWT was used to treat a severe wound/osteomyelitis: 2 treatments at Energy Levels 3-5, 500-750 pulses. Wound healed well and limb was saved.