VetMedix Case Sharing丨High-power Laser Treatment of Acetabular Fossa & Femoral Fractures

Introduction

Fractures of the acetabular fossa and femur in small animals (e.g., cats, dogs, etc.) are a serious bone injury. Laser therapy not only reduces pain and inflammation, but also promotes better drug absorption and improves blood circulation, thus accelerating the recovery process of acetabular and femoral fractures. As a non-invasive therapy, it is a great catalyst for post-operative healing. This case demonstrates the use of VetMedix Veterinary Laser to promote post-operative recovery of acetabular and femoral fractures.

01 Case Presentation

Name: Brown

Weight: 4.5kg

Breed: Brown and black field

Age: 5 months

Sex: Female

Past medical history: unknown

Complaint: Lameness in hind limbs

02 Diagnosis

Haematology & Biochemistry report

Acetabular and femoral fractures, and hind limb lameness

03 Course of Treatment

Date of treatment: 2024.10.27-2024.11.6

Course of treatment: once a day for a week

Treatment plan: customized mode, power 30w, duty cycle 10%.

Manoeuvre: large non-contact head swept back and forth to irradiate the acetabular fossa

04 Treatment Results

05 Case Summaries

Short-term recovery: Brown, a pastoral dog diagnosed with fracture of the acetabular fossa and femur, underwent 11 days of hospitalization and intensive care, during which underwent physical rehabilitation with the VETMEDIX high-energy laser equipment designed for small animals.

Since the first high-energy laser treatment, Brown quickly showed positive signs of pain relief. As the laser treatment progressed, his mobility increased dramatically, confirming the significant positive effects of laser therapy. During the treatment period, multiple follow-up examinations ensured that the wound healed smoothly as expected and there were no signs of infection.

Long-term follow-up: After 7 days of high-energy laser treatment, the pet underwent a thorough review and comprehensive evaluation, which showed a very positive prognosis. According to the owner's feedback, the pet has now fully recovered to its pre-injury state and has regained vitality.

Conclusion

This treatment successfully demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of VetMedix high-energy laser rehabilitation in the treatment of acetabula and femoral fractures.

For a pastoral dog with a fractured acetabulum and femur, Vetmedix high-energy laser rehabilitation treatment not only significantly reduced the pain and inflammation of the pet, but also accelerated the natural healing process of the wound by strengthening the blood circulation mechanism. Vetmedix uses high-energy laser photobiomodulation technology (PBM) to provide a non-invasive treatment method for small animals, which has greatly promoted postoperative healing. This innovative method not only significantly accelerates the healing process, but also shortens the recovery period of animals, allowing them to regain vitality and health faster.

06 Resident Physician

Zhao Li

Attending Physician at Chonghe Pet Hospital

Physician Introduction:

National licensed veterinarian. After graduation, she has been engaged in small animal clinical work and is good at infection and anesthesia. She participated in the 14th East-West Small Animal Clinical Veterinarian Conference, studied cat behavior, B-ultrasound, imaging, dermatology, etc., and went out to participate in course training many times.

Hospital Introduction:

Chonghe Pet Hospital was founded in Xiamen in 2018 and currently has 15 branches in Xiamen and Quanzhou. It mainly engages in pet medical and health services, insists on the team's exquisite medical technology as the basis, supplemented by five-star service, and won the 2022 National Gold Medal Pet Hospital and Cat-Friendly Gold Certified Hospital. Specialties such as neurosurgery, orthopedics, imaging, and feline medicine are at the forefront of high-quality development in the country.