Nonsurgical Management of Canine Degenerative Joint Disease
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
This 1-hour lecture discusses diagnosis and medical management of canine osteoarthritis (OA). Multimodal management and treatment options will be discussed and surgery will be briefly addressed. This lecture is for all small-animal practitioners who see these cases daily.
Learning Objectives
- Apply knowledge of the causes of degenerative joint issues to management regimens
- Discuss and learn about the multimodal approach to the management of DJD
- Discuss the role of physical therapy and rehabilitation medicine in the treatment of OA and regenerative therapy options for treating OA
Michael H. Jaffe, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS
Dr. Michael Jaffe is an Associate Professor of Small Animal Surgery and Service Chief of Small Animal Surgery at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation from vet school, he practiced as a primary care veterinarian in St. Joseph, MO and Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Dr. Jaffe then completed a 1-year companion animal medicine and surgery internship and a 3-year small animal surgery residency at LSU where he also received his Master’s degree.
Dr. Jaffe practiced in specialty surgical practice in Bloomfield Hills, MI; Mesa, AZ; and Glendale, AZ. He entered academia as part of the founding faculty at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine and remained there for 4 years. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2002, and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner in 2017.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences.
