Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance Podcast
The VOA Podcast is aimed at veterinary professionals interested in learning more about osteoarthritis.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
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
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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.
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Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
Wednesday Oct 25, 2023
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)
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Friday Aug 11, 2023
Martha Cannon in conversation with Russell Chandler
Martha Cannon BA VetMB DSAM(Fel) FRCVS
Martha is an RCVS Recognised Specialist in Feline Medicine and co-founder of the Oxford Cat Clinic, a first opinion and referral cat-only veterinary clinic in Oxford. She is a previous trustee director of International Cat Care and the International Society of Feline Medicine and is proud to have been involved in developing and promoting the ISFM Cat Friendly Clinic programme (www.icatcare.org/catfriendlyclinic) which provides constructive advice on how to reduce the stress cats suffer when visiting veterinary practices, making veterinary visits easier for cats and their owners, as well as the veterinary professionals who work with them.
Martha combines her full-time role feline referral medicine with a commitment to providing feline-focussed continuing education for veterinary surgeons and nurses, focussing on practical approaches to diseases that are commonly encountered in day-to-day veterinary practice. While her clinical work at the Oxford Cat Clinic is with referral medical cases, she is closely involved in the day to day running of the first opinion practice, which keeps her grounded in the realities and practicalities of general practice.
Podcast content synopsis
Martha kindly discussed the following:
What accounts for the current interest in feline osteoarthritis compared to decades gone by when this disease was never really discussed.
The different ways in which the disease of feline OA manifests compared to its counterpart in canine OA.
The diagnostic approach to feline OA.
The management of feline OA.
Recent developments in feline OA treatment.
How to improve the care that you offer to OA affected cats.
What about cats with chronic kidney disease and OA?
VOA Resources
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Guest resources
Oxford Cat Clinichttps://www.oxfordcatclinic.co.uk/team/dr.-martha-cannon
International Cat Care- Osteoarthritishttps://icatcare.org/international-cat-day/icd-2022/osteoarthritis/
Six questions for cat owners for osteoarthritis diagnosis from Zoetishttps://www.zoetispets.com/uk-en/cat/arthritis/quiz/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrMKmBhCJARIsAHuEAPSJ9Y4V2-8j_NZt0akJ_ut2EXQ7OUPs426D-6ka4V1O3zEPh5E7dyQaAl3zEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Friday Aug 04, 2023
Ross Allan BVMS PGCertSAS MRCVS, Advanced Practitioner in Small Animal Surgery
Ross is Clinical Director of by Pets'n'Vets, and Head of Referrals at Roundhouse Veterinary Practice in Glasgow Ross qualified from Glasgow University in 2001, gained the BSAVA Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and RCVS Advanced Practitioner status in 2014. Ross then launched the referral service in Roundhouse in 2017.
Ross has been heavily involved in the RCVS Cruciate Registry over the last few years and is a Gold Contributor for this database. He is also an important contributor to the Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance.
We discussed:
What is meant by arthrocentesis in small animals
Which are the major joints can be sampled
The indications for arthrocentesis
Processing the synovial fluid samples
How are the results interpreted for formulating treatment plans
Some of the pitfalls in arthrocentesis
How as a clinician you can get started with bringing arthrocentesis into their repertoire of skills
VOA resources
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Guest resources- Ross Allan
https://www.petsnvets.org/referrals
linkedin.com/in/ross-allan
https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/quality-improvement/canine-cruciate-registry/
Forthcoming Practical CPD Course
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Friday Jul 28, 2023
Podcast recorded 2021
Guests: KIRSTY CAVILL BSc(Hons) RVN
Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER
Producer: KIZZY BASS
Episode 13 content:
Have you ever wondered how your veterinary nursing training can prime you for a career in MSK rehabiliation? Kirsty Cavill describes her unconventional path to developing her own clinic, with multiple awards along the way.
In this episode from the back-catalogue, Dr Russell Chandler is delighted to welcome Kirsty Cavill, owner of Devon based PAWS Canine Myotherapy Care. Kirsty holds a degree in Natural and Environmental Science and a diploma in Myotherapy. With a career long interest in the mobility and rehabilitation of senior, arthritis-affected, and physically compromised dogs, Kirsty discusses what propelled her into chosen specialism, what myotherapy is and why inter-professional collaboration is key in the management of a multimodal treatment plan for the patient.
Links VOA:
Attend the VOACON May 2024
https://vet-oa.com/voacon
Join VOA
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/
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Guest links:
Kirst Cavill
The Rehab Vet Nurse
BSc(Hons) RVNCanine MyotherapistDirector, Head of Clinical Services - The Vet ConnectionMental Health First AiderCAM NurseStreetVet Nurse
http://pawsmyotherapycare.co.uk/
https://www.instagram.com/pawscaninemyotherapycare/
https://www.facebook.com/caninemyotherapycare
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
This episode has originally released to our members in the member zone last year.
This is the re-released second part of a the two part conversation.
Dr Russell Chandler and Dr Eleanor Raffan delve deeper into her own research on genomics, gene mutations and obesity-risk in the Labrador retriever breed.
The winning genetic formula for the historical working Labrador in the harsh Canadian environment may turn out to be a losing genetic formula in temperate climates and more comfortable domestic lifestyles.
Dr Raffan offers her top tips on how, knowing some of the genetic factors at play, adipose tissue gain may be prevented, and thereby the prevalence of joint pathologies may be reduced
Resources:
Links VOA:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/
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https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance
Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
This episode has originally released to our members in the member zone last year.
This is the re-released first part of a the two part conversation.
Russell Chandler talks with Dr Eleanor Raffan about the advantages and disadvantages of a predilection towards obesity in dogs.
They discuss the genetic inheritance of this trait and how environment and diet, mediated by epigenetics, influences this risk.
The interaction of adiposity and osteoarthritis via the adipokine-mediated inflammatory pathways is also explored
Resources:
Links VOA:
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/
Follow VOA on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
These two episodes are suitable for everyone involved in pet healthcare, especially veterinary nurses, and vets.
In this second episode, Russell Chandler of VOA was fortunate enough to have a conversation with one of the leading lights on pet obesity management, Georgia Woods-Lee.
Georgia Woods-Lee qualified as a Veterinary Nurse in 2004 from Myerscough College, Preston. In 2010 Georgia was appointed as Head Nurse and clinical coach of a small animal practice in Cheshire. In 2015, Georgia took the position of Royal Canin® Weight Management Clinic Nurse at the University of Liverpool, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, where she is now dealing exclusively with pet obesity and nutrition.
Georgia gained her Certificate in Canine and Feline Veterinary Health Nutrition in 2017, the American Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) in nutrition certificate in 2019 , and her BSc (Hons) Veterinary Nursing (Top up) degree in 2022.
Podcast recorded 18th May 2023
Guests: GEORGIA WOODS BSc(Hons) RVN CertCFVHNut VTS(Nut)
Host: RUSSELL CHANDLER
Producer: KIZZY BASS
Episode 26b content:
Reframing obesity as a disease
Using the correct language and communiication around obesity and overweight
Getting into ‘remission’ from obesity and maintaining a healthy physique
Resources:
Links VOA:
Join VOA
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/veterinary-osteoarthritis-alliance/
Follow VOA on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/VeterinaryOsteoarthritisAlliance
Guest links:
Georgia on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiarvnvts/?locale=pt_BR
Georgia on Instagram thefatvetnurse
https://www.instagram.com/thefatvetnurse/
Waltham puppy growth charts
https://www.waltham.com/resources/puppy-growth-charts
Host Links:
Russell on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-chandler-379a3756/
The Veterinary Osteoarthritis Alliance
We are a multi-disciplinary non-profit alliance of professionals with the sole purpose of promoting better OA care.