What You Need to Know About IVDD
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Gaemia Tracy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn Hills Senior High School. Dr. Tracy attended The University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts (Biology) degree. While there, he played baseball and Sprint Football. He attended The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine from 2008-2012. Immediately after graduating veterinary school, Dr. Tracy completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Tracy then completed a Neurology and Neurosurgery residency in Jacksonville, FL at North Florida Neurology with Dr. Andrew Hopkins and Dr. John Meeks as his mentors. Dr. Tracy’s professional interests include IVDD, spinal surgery, management of seizures and inflammatory diseases of the brain and spinal cord. In his free time, Dr. Tracy enjoys spending time with his family, taking in any baseball game, and cheering for the Buckeyes and Steelers! Dr. Tracy will assess your pet for neurological and neuromuscular disorders including but not limited to seizures, limb paralysis, weakness, balance disorders, vision disorders, epilepsy, concussions, spinal cord injuries resulting from slipped discs, spinal fractures, tumors, acute trauma or infection.
Overview:
This is a discussion about cutting-edge approaches to managing one of the most common spinal
conditions in dogs. Dive deep into the latest advancements in both medical and surgical treatments, and
explore innovative strategies to prevent herniated discs before they occur. This talk will provide you with
actionable insights and practical techniques to enhance your practice and improve the quality of life for
your canine patients. Don't miss this opportunity to stay at the forefront of veterinary spinal health!
Learning Objectives:
- Explain the pathophysiology and types of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in dogs.
- Identify the clinical signs of IVDD based on the affected spinal cord region.
- Describe the diagnostic methods used to confirm IVDD and differentiate it from other spinal
- Compare the treatment options for IVDD, including medical management and surgical
interventions. - Discuss preventive strategies for IVDD, including lifestyle modifications and percutaneous laser
disc ablation (PLDA).
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
