ArticleVeterinary medicine and science2025
The Effect of Early Initiation of Physiotherapy on the Functional Recovery of Dogs That Underwent Femoral Head Ostectomy.
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- Effectiveness of underwater treadmill rehabilitation following femoral head and neck ostectomy in dogs: A prospective controlled pilot study.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Cyclogram analysis of canine gait: quantifying inter-joint coordination and clinical utility in rehabilitation.Frontiers in veterinary science · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundSome hip or femur disorders lead to femoral head osteotomy surgery. After surgery, it is necessary to start physical therapy for faster recovery of the animal. Physiotherapy includes different devices such as stimulators or lasers and methods like manual therapy and massage.
objectivesThis study was conducted to show the different methods of physiotherapy used in 19 dogs after femoral head osteotomy, and also to collect information about the time between the start of physiotherapy after surgery and the duration of their recovery.
methodNineteen dogs that underwent femoral head osteotomy surgery were given physiotherapy after 2 days. The treatment methods used are cold therapy and heat therapy, ultrasound, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, massage, passive joint movement and passive stretching. Lameness score and muscle size were measured at the beginning of physiotherapy and at the tenth session.
resultThere was no significant difference between the size of the muscles at the beginning of the physiotherapy session and the 10 sessions after that, but the evaluation of the lameness score showed a significant difference.
conclusionEarly start of physiotherapy after surgery is very important and leads to faster recovery of the patient.
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