Biscuit, a 5 year old pit bull mix, ran from the house and returned with severe degloving wounds to his right hind limb. Following vacuum-assisted closure therapy and a failed skin graft, the treating veterinarian elected to treat the wound with shock wave therapy. Treatments were repeated 1 week apart and a noticeable improvement was seen in the wound margins, the health of the skin and the wound, and the speed of healing. Biscuit responded well to the treatment, the wound healed well, and he has excellent use of his limb.
Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center
Clarks Summit, PA
Featured Indication: Poll
Discomfort in the external occipital protuberance (poll region) can be displayed by the horse being unwilling to collect or move forward in a frame. This area is often difficult to treat because of it's proximity to the spinal column. Before shock wave was used the only treatment method was injecting coritzone into the area.
A summary of the treatment protocol for treating the poll region is presented below:
Entry Window
Probe
Energy Setting
Number of Shocks
Treatment Interval
Over affected area
R20
E6
1500
2 to 4 weeks (if you need to repeat)
Product Improvement Announcement!
We have started manufacturing our trodes with a new membrane material that provides a significant decrease in the evaporation rate across the membrane. As trodes are refurbished they will be getting this new membrane material. Please remember you can always wrap the trode heads in saran wrap to further improve the evaporation rate. We also recommend storing them in room temperature conditions when possible.
Welcome Taylor!
Taylor Patterson spent her last college winter break at our corporate headquarters for an internship. We loved having Taylor around and we're excited to announce that's she's accepted a full time position as our Sales and Marketing Associate. She will be be relocating to Georgia with her horse "Buzzy" in June. Taylor is an avid equestrian and has a strong passion for animals. She has a background in equine studies and business which makes her a perfect fit for this position. Please help us welcome Taylor to the PulseVet team and keep your ears out for another friendly voice in our office.
