Sport: Agility
"Sig was 3 years old and had been trialing in agility for about a year. He never limped and was so enthusiastic that I didn’t know there was an issue. He was having some performance issues—leaping off the teeter before it hit the ground, getting the weave entry but immediately popping out, and increasingly knocking bars. I initially attributed this to his exuberance and excitement level. Luckily, I was taking Sig to a very good local chiropractic veterinarian who identified a physical issue that might be medial shoulder syndrome, but musculoskeletal ultrasound was needed for an accurate diagnosis. This was not available locally, nor was radiofrequency treatment if MSS was indeed the diagnosis. I wanted Sig to have the best chance at a full recovery, so I made an appointment and we traveled to be evaluated by Dr. Canapp.
"From the moment we arrived, we felt as if we were the most important patient there. Everyone was so professional and kind. The team completed Sig’s intake and gait analysis, and then Dr. Canapp performed a thorough evaluation, identifying weight shifting off the left shoulder as well as pain and spasm on abduction. Musculoskeletal ultrasound identified medial shoulder syndrome (MSS) in his left shoulder and an osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesion in the right. The surgical options were thoroughly explained, and Sig had surgery the very next day—repair of the OCD lesion in the right shoulder and radiofrequency treatment with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections in the left. I was given detailed postoperative and rehabilitation instructions, and Dr. Canapp was also in touch with my rehabilitation veterinarian back in Texas. Hobbles and rehabilitation followed for several months, which were a challenge for this very high-energy pup! The team was very helpful when I had questions, and Dr. Canapp was very helpful when my veterinarian had questions. It has now been 11 months since surgery, and Sig is fully recovered. He has resumed agility classes and is stronger, faster and happier than ever. I cannot thank Dr. Canapp and his team enough for the excellent care Sig received."
— Donna