Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in equine and canine practice

Key Points

• To explore the application of shock wave therapy in treating various musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in canine and equine practice.
• Evaluation of shock wave therapy's effectiveness on tendon and ligament injuries, osteoarthritis, and nonunion fractures.
• Analysis of case outcomes in canines and equines even without detailed population data.
• Shock wave therapy shows positive effects on tendon and ligament injuries.
• It also appears beneficial for osteoarthritis treatment and nonunion fractures.