Comparative evaluation of therapeutic ultrasound and shortwave diathermy in dogs suffering from posterior paresis
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2021-01
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CCSHAU, Hisar
Abstract
The present study was conducted on twelve clinical cases of dogs irrespective of age, sex
and breed suffering from posterior paresis presented to the Department of Veterinary Surgery and
Radiology LUVAS, HISAR. The animals were randomly divided into two groups comprising of
six animals in each group. In the present study, male dogs were more affected (n=7) than females
(n=5). Posterior paresis was observed highest in Mongrel (n=4) followed by Pomeranian and
Labrador Retriever (n=3 each) breeds of dog, respectively. Minimum occurrence was shown by
German Shepherd and American Bully (n=1) each. Age wise maximum occurrence was observed
in dogs of 1- 3 years (n=6), while minimum was found in less than 1 year and more than 3 years of
age (n=3) each. Statistically significant difference in the value of haemato-biochemical parameters
were observed in the affected group at different time intervals of examination except in the mean
values of TLC, DLC, TEC, total protein, albumin, LDH, CK and creatinine. The values of β-
endorphin in group I animals showed a non-significant trend from day 0 to day 3 and thereafter
values increased significantly (P<0.05) from day 4 to 6. However, non-significant decrease in the
values of β- endorphin was observed from day 6 to day 7. However, in group II the values showed
a significant (P<0.05) trend between day 0, 1, 3 and 5. Lateral and ventro-dorsal radiograph of
spine (thoracolumbar area) was taken in all the animals and were used to reveal a significant
change in the affected animals when compared to normal. Group I and Group II animals were
treated with therapeutic ultrasound and shortwave diathermy along with supportive drug therapy
according to the severity of disease and condition of animal for a week daily respectively.
Thus, based on the present study it is concluded Shortwave diathermy was found to be more
effective as compared to therapeutic ultrasound in management of posterior paresis in dogs. Numeric
pain score, Cortisol and Alkaline Phosphatase were reduced significantly in both the groups indicative
of improvement in pain and hind limb weakness in dogs with posterior paresis. β- Endorphin and
Reduced Glutathione (GSH) levels were significantly increased in both the groups from 0 to 7th day
suggestive of reduction in stress response and indicate improvement in dogs suffering from posterior
paresis.