In many cases, dogs suffering from chronic pain and lameness must undergo prolonged medication and surgical interventions. These treatments can be costly, necessitate an extended recovery period, and may not provide satisfactory results. Both shock wave and platelet-rich-plasma therapies offer non-invasive treatment options that provide enduring results with minimal recovery.

SHOCK WAVE HIGH-ENERGY SOUND WAVE THERAPY

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What are Shock Waves?

Shock waves are high-energy sound waves which are directed to the affected area. Shock wave treatment works by triggering the body’s own repair  mechanisms, helping the body to heal. Shock wave therefore provides a long-term improvement. In human medicine, shock wave treatment has been performed for over 20 years to treat a number of urologic and orthopedic conditions in a non-invasive manner.

For Which Conditions is Shock Wave Treatment Suitable?

VersaTron® 4 Paws shock wave treatment is recommended for the management of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. It can be used in combination with anti-inflammatory drugs, surgical intervention, and physical treatment. Please discuss with your veterinarian whether the non-invasive treatment option is suitable.

How is Shock Wave Treatment Performed?

Having diagnosed the problem, the veterinarian determines whether the dog’s condition is suitable for shock wave treatment. The treatment is usually carried out on an outpatient basis at your veterinarian’s clinic. Only a sedation or short anesthesia is required and depending on the underlying condition, the procedure takes 10-20 minutes. The details of the subsequent resting and follow-up requirements should be discussed with your veterinarian. Since shock wave treatment is non-invasive, recovery time is minimal and typically the dog can leave within 1-2 hours.

What Results Can Be Anticipated?

In most cases, patients begin experiencing pain relief immediately following treatment and full effects are seen in three weeks to three months following the treatment. Frequently, positive results are achieved in cases where conventional methods failed. A second shock wave treatment within two to three weeks often improves the results further. Most importantly, the positive effects are lasting.

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PLATELET-RICH-PLASMA (PRP) THERAPY

What is ProTec™?

ProTec^TM is a self-contained, single-use kit that isolates platelets--rich in platelets--from whole blood to make platelet-rich plasma. When applied to an injury, ProTec^TM Platelet-Rich Plasma delivers a high concentration of growth factors that accelerate tissue regeneration and healing.

 

How Does ProTec™ Work?

ProTec^TM isolates and concentrates platelets into an easily-injected product that is applied directly to a wound or site of injury. The platelets contain Growth Factors that induce and support tissue repair.
Platelet-Derived Growth Factors:

• Mediate inflammation
• Affect tissue growth
• Stimulate cell regeneration
• Have an analgesic effect
• Reduce scar tissue formation

The increased concentration of growth factors contained in ProTec^TM Platelet-Rich Plasma jump-starts the healing cascade directly at the wound site. The platelets are enmeshed in a dense fibrin clot that provides structure to the wound and a matrix over which new tissue grows. The fibrin matrix dissolves slowly, releasing the platelets throughout the critical initial phases of the healing cascade. As the platelets degranulate they express growth factors that recruit new cells to the site.

Is the ProTec™ Technology Proven?

Yes. The product is currently used on humans to treat ACL repair, meniscus and rotator cuff tears, for
chronic skin ulcers and to accelerate healing of bone voids prior to dental prosthetic implantation.Hundreds of studies have been conducted on the beneficial use of platelet-derived growth factors in the healing process. A list of selected research papers on growth factor science and applications is available on this website.

Is ProTec™ Safe?

ProTec^TM is 100% safe to use. Since ProTec^TM Platelet-Rich Plasma is formed only from the animal's own blood, ProTec^TM PRP will not illicit an immune response. ProTec^TM is a sterile, closed system: ProTec^TM Platelet-Rich Plasma is not exposed to conditions that may introduce biological or chemical contaminants during processing. The interior of the tubes and all components in the fluid path are sterile.

What Applications Are Best for ProTec™?

ProTec^TM is ideal to use in any application where faster healing, increased wound strength, pain relief and reduced scarring is desired. ProTec^TM is ideal for use in:

• Skin Injuries
• Bone Injuries
• Soft Tissue Injuries
• Chronic and Acute Wounds
• Injuries with limited vascularity

ProTec^TM has been successfully used to treat equine corneal ulcers, acute skin wounds, tendon and ligament injuries. Numerous studies showing the positive benefits of using Platelet-derived growth factors in healing animals and humans have been conducted.

How Does ProTec™ Differ From Other Products on the Market?

ProTec^TM Platelet-RichPlasma contains all 3 elements necessary to advance tissue
regeneration and healing:

• Cells
• Signals
• Matrix

No other product on the market designed to promote healing provides all three.