Trumansburg
6-year-old bloodhound lab mixed breed
Veterinarian: Amy Morgenstern, DVM
HISTORY –
Trumansburg was an underweight stray adopted at around 1.5 years old. Within 6 months of his adoption, his family noticed he was crying out when going from sit/lay positions to standing, and exhibiting signs of pain on hip extension. These episodes would occur every few months with similar pain and right hind lameness. NSAID medications provided only short-term relief. Throughout this time, Trumansburg continued to play and hike, however he was scuffing his hind feet while walking and didn’t flex much at the hips or stifles. Radiographs showed mild bilateral hip dysplasia, with lumbar nerve root pain suspected as well.
2 years later, Trumansburg began experiencing acute neck pain and difficulty rising. A CT showed wobblers and moderate to severe hip dysplasia, and an MRI showed C6-7 neuritis. He had been maintained on several different pain medications, muscle relaxants, and short-term use of steroids which were discontinued due to side effects. At this time, Trumanburg also began laser and aquatic treadmill physical therapy. The episodes of hip pain continued.
DIAGNOSIS –
Moderate to severe hip dysplasia
Neuritis
Mild generalized sarcopenia
TREATMENTS –
PHYSICAL MEDICINE
Trumansburg received his first injection of Spryng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology bilaterally in the hips. At the time of injection, his joints were noted to be very dry despite years of weekly joint supplements. Within 24 hours, his gait was noticeably improved.
Following mild episodes of pain 3-7 months later, he received his second injection of Spryng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology at a larger volume.
OUTCOME –
Within 48 hours, he was actively hiking the Catskills and remains comfortable on the trail to this day.
Noticeably more bounce in his step and less scuffing of the feet.
There has been no increase in pain medications since administration of Spryng, and total hip replacement surgery is not being considered at this time.