ACVSMR case studies
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The American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACVSMR) is a veterinary specialty college whose diplomates are recognized for advanced training in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions affecting performance and function in animals. The credential is pursued by veterinarians who have completed a residency or equivalent training and who want to practice at a specialist level in canine, equine, or feline sports medicine and rehabilitation. The ACVSMR case studies are 5 cases and about 4,337 words.
1Return-to-Sport Decision After Graded Muscle Strain in a Flyball Dog
A 4-year-old neutered male Border Collie competing in flyball at the national level presents 12 days after an acute left pelvic-limb lameness that occurred during a box turn. The owner reports the dog yelped at the box, was non-weight-bearing for 6 hours, and was grade 2/5 lame at 48 hours.
986 words, about 5 min2Rehabilitation Progression for a Dog with Bilateral Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease After Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy
A 6-year-old spayed female Labrador Retriever (38 kg, body condition score 7/9) had a left tibial plateau leveling osteotomy 10 days ago for a complete cranial cruciate ligament rupture. She had a partial rupture of the right stifle diagnosed 8 months earlier and was managed conservatively.
965 words, about 5 min3Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage and Poor Performance in a Three-Day Event Horse
A 9-year-old Thoroughbred gelding competing at CCI3 level is presented for poor performance over the last two competitions. The rider reports he finishes strongly in the dressage and show jumping but "fades" in the final 5 minutes of cross-country and has a harsh respiratory noise at speed.
830 words, about 4 min4Feline Obesity, Osteoarthritis, and Exercise Prescription in a Geriatric Cat
A 13-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat (7.8 kg, body condition score 8/9) is presented for reluctance to jump onto furniture and decreased grooming over the past 6 months. The owner reports the cat sleeps most of the day and has stopped using the scratching post.
755 words, about 4 min5Concussion-Like Event and Return-to-Ride Decision in an Eventing Rider-Horse Pair
During a cross-country schooling session, a 28-year-old amateur rider falls from her 12-year-old Irish Sport Horse at a drop fence. She reports a brief loss of consciousness (witnessed, approximately 10 seconds), headache, and nausea, and is confused about the sequence of events.
801 words, about 4 min