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J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 262(8): 1-4, 2024 Aug 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38718821

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a fragmented, migrating acupuncture needle near the palmar proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) of a horse. ANIMAL: A 9-year-old Warmblood cross mare. CLINICAL PRESENTATION, PROGRESSION, AND PROCEDURES: The mare presented for evaluation of a linear metallic foreign body on the palmar lateral aspect of the PIPJ following acupuncture treatment. The mare had a pinpoint puncture wound and sensitivity to palpation over the lateral aspect of the PIPJ region. The referring veterinarian performed radiographs and found a linear metallic foreign body near the lateral palmar PIPJ. Ultrasonographic examination demonstrated a hyperechoic lesion consistent with a metallic object in the soft tissues of the palmar lateral aspect of the PIPJ. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME: The horse was anesthetized, and the linear metallic foreign body was removed. The use of intraoperative ultrasound and digital radiographs assisted in determining the location of and surgical approach to remove the foreign body. The linear metallic foreign body was the fragmented segment (body) of an acupuncture needle. The mare recovered from surgery uneventfully and returned to the previous level of activity. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This report demonstrates the potential risks of prolonged retention and or delayed removal of acupuncture needles in the form of needle fragmentation and migration. It also demonstrates the use of imaging in determining the location and position of small, thin metallic foreign bodies to aid in surgical approach and removal.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Cuerpos Extraños , Agujas , Animales , Caballos , Femenino , Cuerpos Extraños/veterinaria , Cuerpos Extraños/terapia , Cuerpos Extraños/cirugía , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Terapia por Acupuntura/efectos adversos , Terapia por Acupuntura/instrumentación , Agujas/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Caballos/terapia , Enfermedades de los Caballos/diagnóstico , Miembro Anterior
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J Small Anim Pract ; 65(1): 3-23, 2024 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37776028

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Osteoarthritis is a progressive degenerative disease process that affects a significant proportion of the canine population, impacting these animals' quality of life. Currently, there is no cure and treatment consists of managing the clinical signs of pain and reduced mobility. There are many treatments for canine osteoarthritis and in this review we discuss the evidence base behind non-pharmaceutical, non-surgical treatments of this disease. These treatments include weight management, nutraceuticals, acupuncture, physiotherapies such as therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy as well as other therapeutic modalities including photobiomodulation therapy, electromagnetic field therapy and others.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Enfermedades de los Perros , Hidroterapia , Osteoartritis , Animales , Perros , Calidad de Vida , Osteoartritis/terapia , Osteoartritis/veterinaria , Hidroterapia/veterinaria , Dolor/veterinaria , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/terapia
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J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 262(3): 1-6, 2024 Mar 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38056073

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OBJECTIVE: To assess the therapeutic efficacy of acupuncture in combination with Chinese herbs for treatment of horses affected with anhidrosis. ANIMALS: 44 horses affected with anhidrosis for up to 3 years' duration were enrolled. Inclusion required both compatible clinical signs and results of a quantitative intradermal terbutaline sweat test. METHODS: Study horses were randomly allocated into 2 groups. Group 1 (n = 19) was treated with daily Chinese herbs and 4 weekly acupuncture sessions. Group 2 (n = 25) was given daily hay powder as a placebo and 4 weekly sham acupuncture sessions. Horses were tested by quantitative intradermal terbutaline sweat test within 2 days after treatment completion and again 4 weeks following treatment. RESULTS: Terbutaline-induced sweat responses (mg) were not different between groups within 2 days and 4 weeks after treatment. Two days after treatment, ratios of sweat responses (compared to baseline) were higher (P < .05) in the treatment group compared to the placebo group at terbutaline concentrations of 1.0, 100, and 1,000 µg/mL. The number of horses responding to treatment was higher in the treatment group (5/19 [26%]), compared to horses in the placebo group (1/25 [4%]) for 1 of 5 terbutaline concentrations 2 days (10 µg/mL) or 4 weeks (0.1 µg/mL) after treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Ratios of sweat responses were higher in treatment horses 2 days after treatment, compared to baseline, but not 4 weeks later. The efficacy of a traditional Chinese veterinary medicine protocol for anhidrosis treatment with acupuncture and Chinese herbs was low but higher in treated horses compared with placebo.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Enfermedades de los Caballos , Hipohidrosis , Caballos , Animales , Hipohidrosis/veterinaria , Terbutalina , Sudoración , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Caballos/tratamiento farmacológico , Enfermedades de los Caballos/diagnóstico
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J Am Vet Med Assoc ; 261(12): 1-8, 2023 12 01.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37734722

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OBJECTIVE: Evaluate the short-term effects of acupuncture on the dynamic manifestations of axial stiffness in steeplechase racehorses. ANIMALS: 12 steeplechase racehorses presenting signs of axial stiffness during training. METHODS: Horses were randomly assigned to either an acupuncture treatment by an experienced certified acupuncturist (n = 6) or no treatment as negative controls (6). The horses' locomotion was evaluated during training before treatment (D0) and 7 (D7) and 14 (D14) days after by their rider and trainer through a questionnaire. Additionally, the improvement of their dorsal flexibility 2 days after treatment was evaluated subjectively at the trot, free jumping at the canter was evaluated by expert clinicians, and free jumping at the trot was evaluated objectively via inertial measurement units. RESULTS: Significantly more horses were improved on D7 and D14 in the acupuncture group (6/6) compared with the control group (1/5; P =.01) according to the scores set by the trainer and riders. Subjective evaluation of the dorsal flexibility also revealed a significant improvement (P = .04) for horses receiving the acupuncture treatment (median improvement score, 0.50 [reference range, 0.5 to 0.9]) compared with control horses (-0.25 [reference range, -0.5 to 0]). CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Acupuncture may be an interesting nondoping strategy to improve clinical signs of axial stiffness and performance on steeplechase racehorses.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Locomoción , Caballos , Animales , Estudios Prospectivos , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria
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Res Vet Sci ; 161: 173-179, 2023 Aug.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37413829

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Ozone therapy has been used to control pain in animals. Moreover, electroacupuncture (EA) has been effective in neurological recovery and pain control in dogs with thoracolumbar discopathy. EA was compared with Ozone applied at acupuncture points in dogs with signs of thoracolumbar disk disease. Chondrodystrophic mongrel dogs, with lesion scores between 1 and 4, were randomly divided into groups: EA (n = 13) - electroacupuncture at BL20, BL23, ST36, KID3 and BL60 and dry needle in lumbar Bai Hui, and OZO (n = 15) - paravertebral application of 3 mL ozone (20 µg / mL) at BL20, BL23, lumbar Bai Hui, ST36, and KID3/BL60, both groups with weekly applications. No significant differences were observed between groups in weekly blind pain assessments using a dynamic interactive visual analog scale, and neurological assessments using a numerical-functional scale. Both groups showed a progressive improvement in pain control and neurological condition, which was observed when comparing the group's EA and OZO in dogs with all lesion scores. The time of return to locomotion (days) of dogs scored 3 and 4, between groups EA (10.6 ± 5.4) and OZO (14.5 ± 15.7), had no significant differences. Ozone therapy was effective to control pain and motor rehabilitation and sensory functions of dogs with thoracolumbar discopathy signs, just as electroacupuncture. Ozone application was a quick and easy-to-handle treatment. Paravertebral and subcutaneous routes did not require anesthesia or other advanced imaging technology, besides being safe and effective.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Enfermedades de los Perros , Electroacupuntura , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral , Enfermedades de la Columna Vertebral , Animales , Perros , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/terapia , Electroacupuntura/veterinaria , Electroacupuntura/métodos , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/terapia , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/veterinaria , Dolor/veterinaria , Manejo del Dolor/veterinaria , Enfermedades de la Columna Vertebral/veterinaria
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Res Vet Sci ; 158: 76-83, 2023 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36940656

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The study aimed to evaluated the effects of acupuncture in rodeo bulls in training, by determining hematological variables, creatine kinase (CK), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), fibrinogen, and plasma lactate. Thirty adult healthy bulls, crossbred, were included in the study and randomly allocated into two groups of 15 animals, according to the use of acupuncture treatment for six months (GA) or not (GB). The variables were measured 30 min before (TP0) and 10 min (TP10min), 12 (TP12h), 24 (TP24h), 48 (TP48h), and 72 h (TP72h) after a single episode of jumping emulating rodeo exercise. The GB group showed variations in hemoglobin between TP0 and TP10min (p = 0.002) and TP0 and TP12h (p = 0.004), and the GA presented an increase in eosinophil values between TP0 and TP12h (p = 0.013) and TP0 and TP24h (p = 0.034). Leukopenia was observed in GB between TP10min and TP72h ((p = 0.008). The CK values were high (↑ 300 UI/l) after exercise until the TP24h, and decreased in TP48h, in both groups. The plasma lactate elevation was lower in the GA at TP10min (p = 0.011), TP12h (p = 0.008), TP72h (p < 0.001). The rodeo bulls submitted to acupuncture treatment showed smaller variations in hemogram, elevated eosinophils levels, and lower plasma lactate levels after exercise.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Condicionamiento Físico Animal , Masculino , Animales , Bovinos , Fibrinógeno , Biomarcadores , Creatina Quinasa , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Lactatos , Aspartato Aminotransferasas , L-Lactato Deshidrogenasa
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Vet Clin North Am Exot Anim Pract ; 26(1): 257-280, 2023 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36402485

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Over the past years, the concept of pain management in veterinary medicine has evolved and led to the establishment of a new concept of multimodal approach to pain management, as the current standard of care. The use of multimodal analgesia combining pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic techniques not only helps optimize the quality and efficacy of analgesia but also may prevent the development of chronic or persistent pain. During the past decade, acupuncture has become more popular and evolved into one of the most used forms of integrative medicine interventions and nonpharmacologic therapeutic options for pain management in humans and animals in North America and Europe. There is ample evidence from basic and clinical research for acupuncture is effective in the treatment of acute and chronic pain by influencing neural networks of the nervous system. While in the modern days' veterinary acupuncture has been predominantly used in horses and dogs, its popularity in zoologic companion animals (ZCA) has increased in recent years as an adjunct therapy for treating musculoskeletal, neurologic, and gastrointestinal disorders due to its minimal invasiveness and low risk of adverse events. The integrative use of acupuncture has become even more important with the increasingly limited use of opiates in veterinary medicine due to the opiate crisis. The purpose of this article aims to provide guidance for using acupuncture for pain management in ZCA in clinical practice, based on available information and recommendations from experienced veterinary acupuncturists.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Analgesia , Humanos , Perros , Animales , Caballos , Mascotas , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Terapia por Acupuntura/métodos , Manejo del Dolor/veterinaria , Analgesia/veterinaria , Dolor/prevención & control , Dolor/veterinaria
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Vet Res Commun ; 47(2): 879-884, 2023 Jun.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36536227

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Thirteen dogs with intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) and 3 dogs with cervical disk herniation (CVDH) were examined to determine the effects of acupuncture on energy metabolism. Acupuncture points GV14, GV20-1, BL18, BL23, BL26, GB30, and ST36 were selected for IVDD, while GV14, GV20-1, GB20, and BL23 were selected for CVDH. All dogs except no.13 did not receive medication during acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture effects were evaluated based on the IVDD/CVDH evaluation scales in Oji 2015 and Tanaka and Nakayama 2015. Blood samples were taken before and 30 min after acupuncture treatment. Pyruvate and lactate concentrations, lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and malate dehydrogenase (MDH) activity, the MDH/LDH ratio (M/L ratio), and LDH isozyme electrophoretic patterns served as energy metabolism markers. In IVDD/CVDH dogs that showed improvements, plasma pyruvate concentrations significantly decreased, the M/L ratio increased, and the plasma LDH isozyme pattern changed from predominantly LDH5 to predominantly LDH1. These data suggest that local redox potential is improved and energy metabolism is increased in dogs with IVDD/CVDH after acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture treatments may activate the citric acid cycle and increase ATP production, followed by improvement of the disease. Future studies with a large sample size are needed to clarify this hypothesis.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura , Enfermedades de los Perros , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral , Disco Intervertebral , Perros , Animales , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/terapia , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/veterinaria , Proyectos Piloto , Isoenzimas , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Metabolismo Energético , Enfermedades de los Perros/terapia
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Braz. J. Vet. Res. Anim. Sci. (Online) ; 60: e199050, 2023. tab, graf
Artículo en Inglés | VETINDEX, LILACS | ID: biblio-1415384

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Gastrointestinal parasites are a significant challenge in sheep farming, and periparturient ewes are one of the most susceptible categories in sheep flocks. This study aimed to verify whether the injection of B vitamins at the acupuncture point governing vessel 14 (GV14) can influence the parasitic load or host-parasite interaction in naturally infected ewes during the peripartum period. Four weeks before parturition, 25 ewes were divided into five treatment groups: (1) Dose Control: 0.2 mL of B complex via IM; (2) Drug Control: 2 mL Complex B via IM; (3) Acupoint Control: 0.2 mL of Water at GV14 point; (4) Control; (5) Test group: 0.2 mL of B complex at the GV14 point. Treatments were performed at weeks -3, -1, 2, 4, and 6 about the parturition time. Fecal samples to estimate the parasitic load by fecal egg counts (FEC) and total blood samples for hemogram examination were performed seven days after the treatment, coinciding with weeks -2, 3, 5, and 7 about the parturition time. The number of peripheral eosinophils was higher in group 3 than in group 1 (p <0.05). Although groups 3 and 5 had lower mean values of FEC and higher hematological values at the time of weaning, these differences were not statistically significant (p> 0.05) according to the F test. However, all animals in groups 3 and 5 maintained low parasitism levels until the end of the experiment. Further studies should be performed with larger sample sizes and minor changes to the experimental protocol to elucidate the role of GV14 acupoint stimulation in the host-parasite relationship.(AU)


A parasitose gastrointestinal é o principal desafio sanitário para a criação de ovinos a pasto, e as ovelhas no periparto são uma das categorias mais susceptíveis a esta infeção no rebanho. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar se a injeção de vitaminas do complexo B no acuponto Vaso Governador 14 (VG14) poderia influenciar a carga parasitária ou modular a interação hospedeiro-parasito em ovelhas naturalmente infectadas no período de periparto. Quatro semanas antes da data prevista para o parto, 25 ovelhas foram divididas em cinco grupos de tratamento (1) Controle da dose: 0,2 mL de vitaminas do complexo B via IM; (2) Controle do fármaco: 2mL complexo B via IM; (3) Controle do Ponto: 0,2 mL de água destilada no ponto VG14; (4) Controle sem tratamento; (5) Grupo teste: 0,2 mL de complexo B no pontoVG14. Estes tratamentos foram realizados nas semanas -3; -1; 2; 4 e 6 em relação à data do parto. Amostras de fezes para contagem de ovos por grama de fezes (OPG), assim como amostras de sangue para realizar o hemograma, foram obtidas dos animais sete dias após os tratamentos, coincidindo com as semanas -2, 3, 5 e 7 do parto. O número de eosinófilos periféricos foi superior no grupo 3 se comparado ao grupo 1 (p <0,05). Os animais dos grupos 3 e 5 tiveram menores valores de OPG e maior hematócrito, mas estas diferenças não foram consideradas significativas pelo teste F (p> 0,05). No entanto, todas as ovelhas dos grupos 3 e 5 se mantiveram com níveis baixos de parasitismo durante todo o experimento. Sugere-se que novos estudos sejam realizados com algumas modificações deste protocolo a fim de aprofundar o conhecimento do potencial imunomodulador do acuponto VG14.(AU)


Asunto(s)
Animales , Femenino , Embarazo , Ovinos/parasitología , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles/métodos , Complejo Vitamínico B/análisis , Periodo Periparto , Enfermedades Gastrointestinales
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J Acupunct Meridian Stud ; 15(4): 238-246, 2022 Aug 31.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36521772

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Background: Acupuncture (AP) has been empirically used to relieve post-canine distemper virus (CDV) infection neurological signs in veterinary clinics. Objectives: This clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of AP combined with electroacupuncture (EA) on neurological function in dogs infected by CDV. Methods: Twenty-four CDV-infected dogs with neurological sequelae were recruited to receive weekly AP/EA sections for 24 weeks. Neurological improvements were assessed before each AP/EA session using a modified scoring system. Data were analyzed using the McNemar test, Friedman test, Fisher's exact test, and Kaplan-Meier curves (p < 0.05). Results: Neurological scores improved from seven to 24 weeks after AP/EA treatment compared with pretreatment scores (p < 0.001). Significant improvements were recorded over time for functional limb recovery, cranial nerve deficits, mental status (p = 0.025 - 0.014), and urinary function (p < 0.001). Myoclonus was improved and entirely reversed in 75% and 25% of the dogs, respectively. At the end of treatment, the proportion of dogs with normal proprioception, posture, hopping (p < 0.001), and superficial pain sensation responses (p = 0.004) was greater than pretreatment values. Conclusion: AP/EA therapy promoted significant neurological recovery in CDV-infected dogs and may be considered within the chronic phase of the disease to improve motor and sensory rehabilitation. However, these results are preliminary and must be confirmed by further investigations.


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Terapia por Acupuntura , Virus del Moquillo Canino , Moquillo , Perros , Animales , Moquillo/terapia , Moquillo/diagnóstico , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria
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Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract ; 38(3): 525-539, 2022 Dec.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36244942

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Acupuncture is an inexpensive nonpharmacological modality that has a variety of musculoskeletal, neurologic, and internal medicine applications for the equine practitioner. Common uses include back pain colic, laminitis, laryngeal hemiplegia, and suprascapular neuropathy. Although there is a growing body of literature supporting the use of acupuncture in equids, there remains a need for further robust, double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical efficacy trials.


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Terapia por Acupuntura , Cólico , Enfermedades de los Caballos , Caballos , Animales , Enfermedades de los Caballos/terapia , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Cólico/veterinaria , Dolor de Espalda/veterinaria , Resultado del Tratamiento
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J Acupunct Meridian Stud ; 15(3): 181-188, 2022 Jun 30.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35770548

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Background: Acupuncture has the same analgesic effect as non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs and opioids. It is challenging to perform preoperative acupuncture in unmanageable animals, while the residual postoperative anesthetic effect facilitates the performance of acupuncture postoperatively. Objectives: To compare preoperative acupuncture or meloxicam versus postoperative acupuncture for postoperative analgesia after ovariohysterectomy. Methods: This is a horizontal prospective positive control blind randomized experimental study. Thirty-six dogs were randomly divided into three groups: GA (preemptive acupuncture), GPA (postoperative acupuncture), and GM (meloxicam 0.2 mg/kg IV preoperatively). After sedation with acepromazine (0.05 mg/kg IM), anesthesia was induced with propofol (5.3 ± 0.3 mg/kg) and maintained with isoflurane/O2. Fentanyl (2 µg/kg, IV) was administered immediately before surgery. Bilateral acupuncture was performed at acupoints Large intestine 4, Spleen 6, and Stomach 36 for 20 minutes, before (GA) or immediately after surgery (GPA). Pain was evaluated by an observer blind to the treatment using the Glasgow scale before and for 24 hours after ovariohysterectomy. Dogs with a score ≥ 6 received rescue analgesia with morphine (0.5 mg/kg IM). Nonparametric data were analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis test, followed by Dunn's test and parametric data by ANOVA followed by Tukey's test. Results: Two GA and one GPA dogs received rescue analgesia once. Two GM dogs received rescue analgesia and one of those was treated again twice. There were no differences in the number of dogs receiving rescue analgesia between groups (p = 0.80). Conclusion: Postoperative acupuncture was as effective as preoperative acupuncture or meloxicam in female dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy.


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Terapia por Acupuntura , Dolor Postoperatorio , Animales , Perros , Femenino , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Histerectomía/veterinaria , Meloxicam/uso terapéutico , Ovariectomía/veterinaria , Dolor Postoperatorio/tratamiento farmacológico , Dolor Postoperatorio/veterinaria , Estudios Prospectivos
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Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract ; 52(4): 925-938, 2022 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35562224

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The use of complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) continues to become more widespread, especially for the management of chronic pain conditions such as canine osteoarthritis. Many patients have comorbidities that preclude traditional medical options, have not adequately responded to conventional therapies, or have owners interested in pursuing a complementary approach. Evidence-based CAVM can serve as a safe and effective adjunct to manage chronic pain conditions. There is growing evidence in the veterinary literature for the use of acupuncture and some herbal supplements in the multimodal management of canine osteoarthritis. The majority of evidence supporting chiropractic is limited to equine and human literature.


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Terapias Complementarias/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/terapia , Ortopedia/veterinaria , Osteoartritis/veterinaria , Medicina Veterinaria/métodos , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Animales , Dolor Crónico/terapia , Dolor Crónico/veterinaria , Perros , Práctica Clínica Basada en la Evidencia , Humanos , Ortopedia/métodos , Osteoartritis/complicaciones , Osteoartritis/terapia
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Artículo en Alemán | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34157762

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Naturopathic and complementary procedures attain increasing popularity in veterinary medicine. A common understanding of definitions and contents of these fields is crucial for communication between pet owners and veterinarians. This paper reviews the existing definitions and the various contents of naturopathy and complementary veterinary medicine as well as their assigned treatment options. Naturopathy includes phytotherapy, hydro-therapy, thermotherapy, electrotherapy, manual therapy/chiropractic/osteopathy, and dietetic treatment. Homeopathy, homotoxicology, Traditional Chinese Medicine including acu-puncture and Chinese herbal medicine, neural therapy, organotherapy and Bach flower remedies are known as complementary treatments. The level of evidence based on scientific literature and the opportunity for certification procedures differ between treatment modalities. In the area of small animal medicine, the most extensive body of literature is available on the subject of acupuncture, in part comprising high evidence levels.


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Terapia por Acupuntura , Terapias Complementarias , Homeopatía , Naturopatía , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Animales , Terapias Complementarias/veterinaria , Homeopatía/veterinaria , Medicina Tradicional China , Naturopatía/veterinaria
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J Equine Vet Sci ; 98: 103375, 2021 03.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33663725

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In this controlled, blinded, randomized block pilot study, the main objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of intravenous flunixin meglumine, phenylbutazone, and acupuncture on ocular pain relief using a multifactorial pain scale in the horse. Four experimental horses underwent corneal epithelial debridement in four sessions, when a randomly selected treatment or a control was used. All horses were pain scored before corneal wounding, then at 18 time points, when 11 parameters were allocated. Differences in the area under the curve of pain scores between the treatment groups were analyzed using a paired t-test. Corneal pain was significantly reduced by the third postoperative day (P = .03) when all 11 parameters were considered. Five ocular signs showed significant differences between treatments and proved to be good indicators of ocular pain. The other parameters (heart rate, corneal touch threshold, respond to palpation, and three behavioral parameters) were determined to be irrelevant when evaluating the degree of pain. When considering the five ocular signs, the lowest pain score was attributed to the flunixin meglumine group (1114), followed by the electroacupuncture group (1356), the phenylbutazone group (1397), and the control group (1580). There were significantly lower pain scores (P = .01) in the flunixin meglumine group when compared with those recorded in the control group during the first 46 hours. Flunixin meglumine was the most effective treatment at reducing ocular pain in the horse. In the future, a reduction in the number of pain score parameters and more precisely defined image evaluation criteria could be used.


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Terapia por Acupuntura , Antiinflamatorios no Esteroideos , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Animales , Antiinflamatorios no Esteroideos/farmacología , Clonixina/análogos & derivados , Caballos , Dolor/veterinaria , Fenilbutazona/uso terapéutico , Proyectos Piloto
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Arq. bras. med. vet. zootec. (Online) ; 73(1): 184-190, Jan.-Feb. 2021. tab, ilus
Artículo en Inglés | LILACS, VETINDEX | ID: biblio-1153063

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Concern with antimicrobial resistance in animal production systems increases the interest toward integrative therapies. The objective of the present report was to report an integrative approach to a goat undergoing rumenotomy. A goat with ruminal acidosis underwent rumenotomy, corrective rumen suture, moxibustion, and treatment of the surgical wound (TFO) with sugar. In the first twenty days, acupuncture was performed on ST36, indirect moxibustion on Sp6 and CV8, and TFO with antibiotic ointment and sugar. The wound contracted 2cm, there was gradual return of ruminal dynamics, and moderate pain. Acupuncture continued from D21 to D50 on Yin tang, BL13, BL20, BL23, and BL22. Although there was drainage of ruminal fluid, the wound contracted 4cm during this period, pain was absent, and ruminal dynamics normal. During the last thirty days, the acupuncture technique surround the dragon was used and BL13 point needled, with complete closure of the wound. The TFO from D21 was performed solely with sugar. During treatment, there was modulation of the inflammatory response, with formation of granulation tissue and neovascularization. On D84, fibrinogen was 100mg/dL. The authors conclude that the use of sugar, acupuncture, and moxibustion contributed to return of normal ruminal motility, wound contraction, and complete tissue reepithelization.(AU)


A preocupação com a resistência antimicrobiana nos sistemas de produção animal aumenta o interesse pelas terapias integrativas. Objetiva-se relatar a abordagem integrativa ao paciente caprino submetido à ruminotomia. Uma cabra com acidose ruminal foi submetida à ruminotomia, ruminorrafia, moxabustão, acupuntura e tratamento da ferida operatória (TFO) com açúcar. Nos primeiros vinte dias realizou-se acupuntura em ST36, moxa indireta em Sp6 e CV8, TFO com pomada antibiótica e açúcar. A ferida contraiu 2cm, houve retorno gradual da dinâmica ruminal e dor moderada. A acupuntura continuou de D21 a D50 em Yin tang, BL13, BL20, BL23 e BL22. Apesar da ferida drenar fluido ruminal teve contração de 4cm nesse período, ausência de dor e retorno fisiológico da dinâmica ruminal. Nos últimos trinta dias foi realizada a técnica de acupuntura cercar o dragão e punturou-se o ponto BL13, com fechamento completo da ferida. O TFO a partir do D21 foi realizado somente com açúcar. Durante tratamento houve modulação da resposta inflamatória com formação de tecido de granulação e neoangiogênesse, o D84 revelou fibrinogênio 100mg/dL. Conclui-se que a utilização do açúcar, acupuntura e moxabustão contribuíram para o retorno fisiológico da motilidade ruminal, contração da ferida e completa reepitelização tecidual.(AU)


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Animales , Rumen/cirugía , Acidosis/veterinaria , Rumiantes , Cabras , Herida Quirúrgica/terapia , Rumen/diagnóstico por imagen , Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Medicina Tradicional China/métodos , Moxibustión/veterinaria
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J Zoo Wildl Med ; 51(4): 1067-1071, 2021 Jan.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33480592

RESUMEN

A captive female Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), approximately 30 yr old, was struck by lightning and displayed obtundation, dysphagia, drooling, and muscle weakness. A physical examination, hematologic test, blood gas analysis, and electrocardiogram were performed. Treatments included the administration of mannitol, dexamethasone, antibiotics, analgesics, vitamins, and intravenous fluid. Conventional therapy resulted in improvement but not complete resolution of clinical signs. Therefore, acupuncture was integrated into the treatment protocol. Electroacupuncture and laser acupuncture were administered every other day; aqua acupuncture was administered once a week. No complications were observed during acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), contributed to the resolution of clinical signs in this case and may be an effective adjunctive treatment for other neurologic disorders in elephants.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Elefantes , Traumatismos por Acción del Rayo/veterinaria , Animales , Femenino , Traumatismos por Acción del Rayo/terapia
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Open Vet J ; 10(3): 252-260, 2020 10.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33282695

RESUMEN

Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners believed that the maintenance of the health status of any individual or animal is by the harmonious flow of Chi (life force) along a pathway known as the meridian. Interruption or blockage of Chi brings about disorders, pain, and diseases. Acutherapy, therefore, aims at correcting the interruption or blockage of the harmonious flow of Chi along the meridian to restore the healthy condition of the body system. This correction could be accomplished by either acupuncture or acupressure, and are both collectively referred to as acutherapy. This form of therapy has been used in both humans and animals for several decades. It is, however, just gaining popularity in the treatment of humans and is still not yet in practice among veterinarians for animal patients in most developing countries like Nigeria. This review, therefore, is aimed at exposing veterinarians from the developing countries to the general application of acutherapy with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and associated pain where it is most applied. It is highly recommended that the universities, where Veterinary Medicine is studied in developing countries, should endeavor to train their veterinary surgeons in this area and see to how acutherapy can be included in the curriculum.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Países en Desarrollo , Educación en Veterinaria , Enfermedades Musculoesqueléticas/terapia , Veterinarios/psicología , Terapia por Acupuntura/estadística & datos numéricos , Veterinarios/estadística & datos numéricos
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Vet J ; 264: 105536, 2020 Oct.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33012443

RESUMEN

The aim of this study was to investigate the analgesic efficacy of a preoperative acupuncture treatment in 24 client-owned dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy. Dogs were randomly assigned to either group A (Acupuncture) or group C (Control). Before skin incision, group A was treated with acupuncture, performed under general anaesthesia for 30 min. Rescue intraoperative fentanyl was administered following a 20% increase in cardiovascular parameters compared to baseline values, measured before incision. An observer masked to the treatment assessed pain, pre- and postoperatively, with the Glasgow (GCPS), the Colorado (CPS) pain scales and a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS); additionally, the mechanical thresholds (MT) were measured with the Electronic von Frey Anaesthesiometer (EVF) at four points located near the herniated disc. The groups were compared with respect to intraoperative cardiovascular and respiratory variables, rescue fentanyl administered in total and at different surgical events (first incision [FI], drilling [DR], disc removal [RE] and skin suturing [ST]), and pre- and postoperative pain scores and MT. Group A received less fentanyl than group C (P = 0.014); this difference was significant at FI P = 0.035) and RE (P = 0.004). The improvement in postoperative CPS score (P = 0.013), VAS score (P = 0.003) and MT (P = 0.001) compared to preoperative values was greater for group A than for group C, whereas the treatment assignment had no effect on postoperative changes in GCPS compared to baseline. Pre-operative acupuncture may help improving perioperative analgesia in dogs with intervertebral disc herniation undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Analgesia/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/cirugía , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/veterinaria , Laminectomía/veterinaria , Dolor/veterinaria , Analgesia/métodos , Analgésicos Opioides/administración & dosificación , Animales , Perros , Fentanilo/administración & dosificación , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/fisiopatología , Desplazamiento del Disco Intervertebral/cirugía , Laminectomía/métodos , Vértebras Lumbares/cirugía , Dolor/fisiopatología , Dolor/prevención & control , Dimensión del Dolor/veterinaria , Dolor Postoperatorio/prevención & control , Dolor Postoperatorio/veterinaria , Vértebras Torácicas/cirugía
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BMC Vet Res ; 16(1): 357, 2020 Sep 25.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32977836

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Acupuncture has been used as a treatment for pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) for thousands of years; however, there is a lack of definitive evidence for this indication in humans or animals. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture on lameness and clinical function in dogs affected by naturally-occurring OA using objective outcome measures. A total of 32 client-owned dogs completed this prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled, blinded clinical trial, using a cross-over design. Participants were assigned to receive placebo or acupuncture treatment once weekly for 4 weeks in random order with a two-week wash-out period in between treatment phases. Outcome measures included ground reaction forces (GRF), subjective orthopedic scoring (SOS), activity counts (AC), and owner-completed clinical metrology instruments (CMI; Canine Brief Pain Inventory [CBPI] and Client Specific Outcome Measures [CSOM]). For statistical comparison, baseline GRF, SOS, and CMI data were compared to data obtained 1 week after each treatment phase. Similarly, total weekly AC of the final week of each treatment phase were compared to the baseline week. RESULTS: Evidence of differences between baseline versus acupuncture and placebo treatments was not identified for the following outcome measures: GRF, AC, or SOS. However, evidence of differences was identified for some of the CMI scores, including the CSOM questionnaire which showed evidence of improvement when comparing baseline versus acupuncture (p = 0.0002) as well as between placebo versus acupuncture treatments (p = 0.035) but not between baseline versus placebo treatments (p = 0.221). CONCLUSIONS: The applied acupuncture protocol did not show improvement in function when using objective outcome measures for OA in dogs; however, certain CMI measurements recorded some degree of treatment response.


Asunto(s)
Terapia por Acupuntura/veterinaria , Enfermedades de los Perros/terapia , Osteoartritis/veterinaria , Animales , Perros , Femenino , Cojera Animal/terapia , Masculino , Osteoartritis/terapia , Dolor/veterinaria , Dimensión del Dolor/veterinaria
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