Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 34 - Lifelong Osteoarthritis Management: A Pipe Dream Or An Absolute Necessity? with Stuart Carmichael

Is your osteoarthritis knowledge up to date or in need of a refresh?  Is it a little rusty?  Then listen to one of the world’s leading experts!  In this conversation, we discuss the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and the natural progression of the disease.  We also discovered the current state-of-the-art in osteoarthritis care as it stands in 2024.  Grab a cuppa, kick back and learn from a true master of osteoarthritis care.  What better way to keep your CPD up to date?
Professor Stuart Carmichael is one of the leading lights in the field of veterinary osteoarthritis.  In a career spanning decades, he has worked with many of the true greats of the veterinary profession.  His passion for making animals’ lives better is tangible and infectious.  It was a privilege to sit down and chat with Prof Carmichael.  
From the position of being an almost lone voice advocating for a better understanding of veterinary OA, Prof Carmichael has been instrumental in encouraging interest in this subject.  One can finally feel a significant groundswell in our profession taking an interest in improved osteoarthritis care. 
In this discussion, we explore some of the common misconceptions about osteoarthritis.  Prof Carmichael explains how our understanding of osteoarthritis changed in recent years.  Some of the common OA causes are mentioned, as well as the pertinent differences between OA in dogs and cats. 
We talk about how research in the past tended to concentrate on the articular cartilage, whereas now we have a much broader understanding of the joint as an organ, and how this pathology affects the whole patient. 
Thinking back to the time when offering a single NSAID was considered the standard of care for osteoarthritis, we compare how far we have come as a profession.  The Professor offers a new paradigm for 21st-century best practice. 
Finally, we talk about how digital platforms have been developed and may further enhance our ability to deliver optimal osteoarthritis management
Biography:
Professor Stuart Carmichael has wide experience as a specialist clinician in orthopaedics and in veterinary business management. He is a Diplomate, a past Specialist, and a current Fellow of the RCVS. He has been the Director of both Queen Mother Hospital and Small Animal Hospital at Glasgow. He has also been the National Referrals Director at Vets Now Ltd, a Director at Fitzpatrick Referrals Ltd and a visiting Professor at the University of Surrey. Charity roles have included acting as a Board member and Chair of International Cat Care and as a trustee and Board member of Blue Cross. He is currently running a veterinary consultancy business, Joint Adventures Ltd., is a Co-Founder and Board member of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and is also Director and Co-founder of Aim-OA Ltd., providing a web-based Disease Management System for chronic osteoarthritis in dogs.
You can contact Prof Carmichael via info@vet-oa.com
Digital OA monitoring tool, Aim-OA: https://www.aim-oa.com
This podcast was sponsored by the Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk a state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre in Leicestershire. 
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Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 33 - Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance: The Origin Story with Stuart Carmichael

Ever wondered why there is a unique organisation called the VOA? Where did it come from?  How did it start?  Right here in this podcast episode is where you will find the answers to these questions- plus a whole lot more.  What better way to spend a spare thirty minutes?
 
Professor Stuart Carmichael is one of the leading lights in the field of veterinary osteoarthritis (OA).  In a career spanning many decades, he has worked with many of the true greats of the veterinary profession.  His passion for making animals’ lives better is tangible and infectious.  It was a privilege to sit down and chat with Prof Carmichael.  
 
In this discussion, we delved deep into the origins of the VOA and the journey from its inception in 2016 until now.  We discussed Prof Carmichael’s career from graduation the present.  The Prof explained how he made the unlikely move for a surgeon, into the realm of the chronic medical condition that is OA. 
 
From the position of being an almost lone voice advocating for a better understanding of veterinary OA, Prof Carmichael has been instrumental in encouraging interest in this subject.  One can finally feel a significant groundswell in our profession taking an interest in improved osteoarthritis care. 
 
To help address the enormous unmet need in veterinary osteoarthritis care both in the UK and globally, Prof Carmichael argues for the kind of multidisciplinary approach which ultimately led to the creation of the VOA. 
 
VOA started small in 2016 and was mainly in-person.  Activity and engagement really took off when a more digitally oriented approach was implemented. 
 
Prof Carmichael is extremely proud of what the collective has achieved to date.  One standout is the Blue Paw Award (which is available to all members whatever their professional role).  This has really democratised education on OA and means that we all have the same basic knowledge from the start.  Another is the VOACON: an incredibly positive, diverse and inclusive conference which really is unique.
 
Anyone involved in veterinary OA care can and should consider joining and getting involved in the VOA.  The VOA needs the wide range of knowledge, skills and experience that exists in our professions.  Together we can achieve even more to make the lives of our animal companions better.     
 
Biography:
 
Professor Stuart Carmichael has wide experience as a specialist clinician in orthopaedics and in veterinary business management.
 
He is a Diplomate, a past Specialist, and a current Fellow of the RCVS. He has been the Director of both Queen Mother Hospital and Small Animal Hospital at Glasgow.
 
He has also been the National Referrals Director at Vets Now Ltd, a Director at Fitzpatrick
Referrals Ltd and a visiting Professor at the University of Surrey.
 
Charity roles have included acting as a Board member and Chair of International Cat Care and as a trustee and Board member of Blue Cross.
 
He is currently running a veterinary consultancy business, Joint Adventures Ltd., is a Co-Founder and Board member of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and is also Director and Co-founder of Aim-OA Ltd., providing a web-based Disease Management System for chronic osteoarthritis in dogs.
 
You can contact Prof Carmichael via info@vet-oa.com
 
Digital OA monitoring tool, Aim-OA: https://www.aim-oa.com
 
 
This podcast was sponsored by the Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk a state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre in Leicestershire. 
 
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Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 32 - Pioneering Animal Rehabilitation In Southeast Asia with Dr Sara Lam

In another international podcast, Dr Sara Lam offers us a fascinating insight into the world of veterinary physical therapy in Southeast Asia.  If you have ever wondered what it would be like to work as a veterinary professional in Singapore, then this episode is for you. Dr Sara describes how she approaches her cases and what equipment, and facilities are in hand.  She emphasises a multidisciplinary approach which is the cornerstone of current musculoskeletal case management. 
Dr Sara Lam, BVSc (Sydney), CCRT (U.S.), CVA Rehabilitation Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Dr Sara Lam graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science from the University of Sydney in 2012. She is a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT) and a Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (CVA). She has a focus on small animals and has worked in Australia and Singapore. During this time, she has developed a strong passion for geriatric, post-operative, and palliative care. These are areas that are often neglected in conventional veterinary clinic settings.
Sara’s goal is to help animals to be pain-free and active as much as possible and she is dedicated to improving the fur-kids’ quality of life before the disease process gets too advanced. Her approach to a truly holistic rehabilitation plan is innovative and always scientifically proven.
 
Contact Dr Sara Lam at:
hello@rehabvet.com
 
https://rehabvet.com
 
This podcast was sponsored by the Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk a state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre in Leicestershire.
 
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GUEST Dr Sara Lam (Singapore)
HOST Dr Russell Chandler (Singapore)
PRODUCER Ben Wright (UK)
SPONSOR Nupsala MSK Clinic (UK)

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 31 - Is Zero Pain Possible To Achieve In Pet Osteoarthritis with Dr Matt Gurney

This podcast is truly a must-listen episode!
 
Dr Russell Chandler has a conversation with one of the greats in Pain Management, and one-half of the Zero Pain Philosophy team, Dr Matt Gurney. 
 
Matt discusses why he and Dr Carl Bradbrook conceived of the idea for Zero Pain Philosophy.  We delve into the reasons why they believed that there was a need for such an educational platform. 
 
Matt goes into detail on the differences between acute and chronic pain.  He explains the dysregulated pain physiology in maladaptive pain, and at which levels of the pain pathway pharmaceutical against can act. 
 
Using the ‘ladder’ concept Dr Gurney suggests a process whereby the correct drug may be chosen at the correct time. 
 
Recent controversies concerning anti-NFG-monoclonal antibodies and NSAIDs are covered.  Matt also has something to say about gabapentinoids. 
 
Finally, some take homes that can be applied immediately are offered. 
 
If you are a veterinary professional and you are interested in the Zero Pain Philosophy, go to the website https://www.zeropainphilosophy.com/vet-professionals
 
This podcast was sponsored by the Nupsala MSK Clinic www.nupsala-msk.co.uk a state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre in Leicestershire. 
 
Reference:
Osteoarthritis in over 16s: diagnosis and management NICE guideline [NG226]Published: 19 October 2022 https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng226
 
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Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 30 - How To Create A Stem Cell Service For Canine Osteoarthritis with Dr Stewart Halperin

Dr Stewart Halperin BVM&S MRCVS is a veterinary surgeon who founded and runs a practice in Somerset, UK, dedicated to the management of pets with osteoarthritis using stem cell therapy. 
In this fascinating episode, we uncover why Stewart was motivated to enter this area of regenerative medicine.  We discuss the process that Stem Cell Vet has adopted for the diagnosis and management of OA using, in particular mesenchymal stem cells.  Stewart compares the available cell types (such as autologous and xenogeneic) found in the UK.  He shares his recommendations on how stem cells could be brought into your OA offering in general practice. 
Dr Stewart Halperin podcast guest (UK)
https://www.stemcellvet.co.uk
 
Dr Russell Chandler podcast host (Singapore)
 
Ben Wright podcast producer (UK)
 
References for this episode
Zeira, O., Asiag, N., Aralla, M., Ghezzi, E., Pettinari, L., Martinelli, L., ... & Cantile, C. (2015). Adult autologous mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of suspected non-infectious inflammatory diseases of the canine central nervous system: safety, feasibility, and preliminary clinical findings. Journal of neuroinflammation, 12, 1-11.
 
Hu, Y., Yang, Y., Tan, P. et al.Induction of mouse totipotent stem cells by a defined chemical cocktail. Nature 617, 792–797 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-022-04967-9
 
https://www.Dogstem.co.uk
 
https://vetlexicon.com , https://www.vetlexicon.com/canis/musculoskeletal/articles/stem-cell-therapy-overview
 
The VOA Podcast
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Nupsala MSK Clinic https://www.nupsala-msk.co.uk
For more information on VOA, to join the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance, and to sign up for VOACON visit our website – https://www.vet-oa.com/
Please comment, like, share, follow, and recommend this episode of the VOA Podcast.
Wherever you are in the world, please get in contact with the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and tell us what you would like to see featured on this podcast by emailing info@vet-oa.com
The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast is available worldwide and has been downloaded in more than forty countries so far.  Thank you, once again to all our listeners. 
 
Disclaimer:
The VOA Podcast invites various guests to discuss matters relating to veterinary osteoarthritis. Editing is kept to a minimum to preserve the natural flow of the discussion. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.  
 
Ownership of the VOA Podcast:
The copyright and intellectual property relating to the VOA Podcast, and all its associated materials belong to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.    
Copyright: Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance© 2024

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 29 - A Global Perspective On Canine Osteoarthritis with Dr Hannah Capon

VOA Podcast Episode 29
Dr Hannah Capon speaks to Dr Russell Chandler on:
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON CANINE OSTEOARTHRITIS
Recorded on 22nd February 2024
Thank you for supporting the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance by listening to this podcast.  In a genuinely international episode recorded on three continents (Europe, Africa, and Asia), thanks to the miracle of Microsoft Teams® we took a global view of canine osteoarthritis. 
In the canine osteoarthritis sphere, there must be very few people who are not familiar with the trailblazing work of Dr Hannah Capon, UK veterinary surgeon.  Hannah created the organisation that is CANINE ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT (CAM).  Through CAM Hannah has been able to put canine OA firmly and permanently high up on the agenda as an issue of crucial importance for animal welfare. 
We talked about how canine OA is an issue of global importance, and how different attitudes toward animal suffering including this disease seem to exist in different areas of the world.   Hannah stressed the need for vets and allied professionals to be sensitive to cultural differences  when communicating with the animal caregivers. 
Extreme canine phenotypes are a hot topic at the moment.  We spoke about how different approaches may prevent us as a profession from alienating owners of such breeds, using Russell’s rescue pug as an example.  
Hannah has also announced the inaugural CAM Chronic Pain Symposium.  This online event, on 6th and 7th April 2024, boasts over forty internationally renowned speakers and is FREE to attend live, thanks to E.LearningVet and Elanco.  VIP tickets are also available to purchase at very reasonable cost. 
Wherever we are in the world; we as veterinary professionals can make a difference to animals’ lives by better management of canine OA. 
Remember the in-person event on 22nd and 23rd May 2024 which is VOACON. This two-day conference in Leicester, UK, returns for a second year and promises to be event better (a tough ask) than the first one.  Tickets are selling fast so don’t delay in grabbing yours. 
The VOA Podcast gives thanks to:
Dr Hannah Capon, podcast guest (in Morocco)
Dr Russell Chandler, podcast host (in Singapore)
Ben Wright, podcast producer (in the UK)
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Nupsala MSK Clinic
https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/
For more information on VOA, to join the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance, and sign up for VOACON visit our website –
https://vet-oa.com/
For more information on CAM, and their website –
https://caninearthritis.co.uk/
to sign up for the CAM Symposium on Chronic Pain visit elearningvet
https://membership.elearning.vet/chronic-pain-symposium-2024
Please comment, like, share, follow, and recommend this episode of the VOA Podcast.
Wherever you are in the world, please get in contact with the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance and tell us what you would like to see featured on this podcast by emailing info@vet-oa.com
The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast is available worldwide and has been downloaded in forty countries so far. Thank you, once again to all our listeners. 
Disclaimer:
The VOA Podcast invites various guests to discuss matters relating to veterinary osteoarthritis. Editing is kept to a minimum to preserve the natural flow of the discussion. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.  
Ownership of the VOA Podcast:
The copyright and intellectual property relating to the VOA Podcast, and all its associated materials belong to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.    
Copyright: Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance© 2024

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 28 - The New Frontier of Pet Orthotic Technology with Kuba Letek DVM

Dr Kuba Letek, DVM, graduated from the University of Life Science in Lublin, Poland. After leaving university he concentrated on orthopaedic conditions. Kuba currently heads up the Surgery and Orthopaedics Department at Evidensia Sørlandet Dyresykehus, in Norway.  This allows him to combine his surgical skills with new technologies in the veterinary field.    
In this episode of the VOA podcast, Russell Chandler and Kuba Letek discuss the history and interest in orthotics, the different approach Wimba® is taking with them, 3D & 4D printed moulds and what the future holds for them.
This podcast is kindly sponsored by Nupsala MSK Clinic - https://nupsala-msk.co.uk/
For more information, and to join the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance visit our website –https://vet-oa.com/
For more information on Wimba® visit their website – https://wimba.vet/
Email: hello@wimba.vet
Please comment, like, share, follow, and recommend this episode of the VOA Podcast.
Disclaimer:
The VOA Podcast invites various guests to discuss matters relating to veterinary osteoarthritis.  Editing is kept to a minimum to preserve the natural flow of the discussion. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.  
Ownership of the VOA Podcast:
The copyright and intellectual property relating to the VOA Podcast, and all its associated materials belong to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.    
Copyright: Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance© 2023

Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast Episode 27 - MSK Ultrasound with Andrew Armitage & Jamie McClement

We are joined by Dr Andrew Armitage and Dr Jamie McClement to discuss MSK Ultrasound. 
 
Want to learn more about MSK Ultrasound and how you can use it in your practice? Then join us on November 28th at Central CPD, London for our MSK Ultrasound CPD Training Day.
 
There are limited spaces left, so book now to avoid disappointment. 
Book here - CPD – Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance (vet-oa.com)