SPECTACULAR SHOCKWAVE SUCCESS AT WILLOWS VETERINARY CENTRE
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Willows Veterinary Centre has hailed its introduction of shockwave therapy for dogs as a “spectacular success”.
The Solihull-based practice is delighted with the dramatic results the innovative treatment has achieved in dogs suffering from musculoskeletal injuries and osteoarthritis.
Kinley Smith, who is an RCVS and European specialist in small animal surgery, is spearheading the therapy and champions it as painless, harmless and stress-free.
He said: “Shockwave therapy is a whole new line of treatment and has proved a spectacular success.
“It’s an excellent technique for dealing with certain orthopaedic conditions and there’s no invasive surgery, no wound to heal and no risk of infection so it really is a win-win-win procedure.
“It is particularly effective in the treatment of ligament and tendon injuries.
“There can be immediate pain relief for the dog; after two weeks we start to see lasting benefits and in four weeks we normally see a clear improvement.
“The added bonuses are we can normally reduce any medication; the dog can enjoy more exercise plus it is not as costly as undergoing an operation.
“Surgery is still essential in some of the more acute, problematic cases but shockwave therapy has been a terrific development in helping us provide an alternative treatment in a lot of soft tissue, muscle and bone conditions.”
Kinley urges dog lovers not to be put off by the name of the treatment, insisting shockwave is not as shocking as it sounds.
He added: “It’s not an electric shock, despite the name, and most patients are quite comfortable during the procedure without any form of sedation
“It is a very simple process which sends mechanical shock waves into the affected area to stimulate the natural healing process by triggering the body’s own repair mechanisms.
“This accelerates healing and provides swift and long-term improvement in the majority of cases.”
To find out more about Willows Veterinary Centre, visit www.willows.uk.net.
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