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      Elbow periarticular osteophytosis (EOA)

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      • View:
        Lateral and VD
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      • Defining characteristics:
        Osteophytes on the periarticular bone(s) of the elbow, anconeal process, medial epicondyle, lateral epicondyle, ulnar medial coronoid process, cranioproximal radius

      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Elbow osteoarthritis, elbow dysplasia
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      • Helpful additional data:
        Has there been any limping or pain? Has the patient been slow to rise or lie down?

      • Commonly associated diagnostics:
        Consider *SignalCare MDB in advance of medical or surgical therapy.

      • Commonly associated treatments:
        Consider analgesia, discuss cage confinement, discuss weight management and lifestyle change, joint supplements, discuss surgical options if severe

      • Commonly associated home care:
        Discuss cage rest, analgesia

       

      *SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound