Best Ligament Repair Podcasts (2025)

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40 – OUCH! Cruciate Ligament Rupture Prevention and Repair 35:24

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OUCH! Cruciate Ligament Rupture Prevention and Repair Marty and Laura tackle the painful topic of cruciate ligament ruptures in dogs. They talk causes, prevention, treatment and new research that’s giving hope to eradicating the painful condition specifically in Labrador Retrievers. “Statistically, five to 10% of Labradors will end up with a crucia…

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41 – ITCH! Ear Mites Cause Scratching and Permanent Damage 24:50

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ITCH! Ear Mites Cause Scratching and Permanent Damage Marty and Laura tackle the big itch of ear mites, how to prevent, diagnose and treat them in your cats (and even dogs.) “There are hundreds of mites in these cats ears, so it's no question that they are intensely itchy,” Marty said, while Laura opined the image was the stuff of nightmares. “When…

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Episode 312: Lateral Opening Distal Femoral Osteotomy With Concomitant Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction is Efficacious in Addressing Patellar Instability 39:29

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Drs Kaplan and Diduch discuss Lateral Opening Distal Femoral Osteotomy With Concomitant Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction is Efficacious in Addressing Patellar InstabilityBy AANA

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Episode 311: Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement With the Axis Estimate Method Is Not Inferior to the Established Proximal Anatomic Axis Method, and Both Differ From Cortical-Based Measurements 27:58

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Drs Arner and Geeslin discuss Posterior Tibial Slope Measurement With the Axis Estimate Method Is Not Inferior to the Established Proximal Anatomic Axis Method, and Both Differ From Cortical-Based MeasurementsBy AANA

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39 – Why is My Dog Peeing So Much? Critical Kidney Care Info 33:33

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Why is My Dog Peeing So Much? Critical Kidney Care Info Marty and Laura tackle a huge subject with kidney diseases, symptoms and treatments. From diabetes to poison to communicable diseases, kidney health is critical to your pet. “A lot of people take kidneys for granted,” Marty says, “because they heard you can donate a kidney, so you must not rea…

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The athletic shoulder: The role of biology to keep them back in play 33:39

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Featuring Dr Jacob Calcei, Dr Christopher Klifto and Dr Steve Mora. Hear experts debate why athletes can benefit from biological augmentation in shoulder repair. Exploring non-operative intervention, the use of biological adjuncts such as the REGENETEN◊ Implant and replacing sutured repairs with biology, the panel discusses recovery and long-term o…

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38 – Myth Busting for Our Pets: “Natural” Does NOT Equal Safe 30:26

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Myth Busting for Our Pets: “Natural” Does NOT Equal Safe Marty and Laura bust out on myths around “natural” products for our pets, whether they are useful, safe or actually hazardous. “All the eucalyptus and citronella and lavender and whatever it is that you want to spray on your dog is not going to actually successfully prevent external parasites…

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Episode 310: Indications for Lateral Extra-Articular Procedures in the Anterior Cruciate Reconstructed Knee AND Surgical Treatment and Complications of Lateral Extra-Articular Procedures in the ACL–Reconstructed ... 28:53

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Drs Slone and Musahl discuss Indications for Lateral Extra-Articular Procedures in the Anterior Cruciate Reconstructed Knee: Part I of an International Consensus Statement AND Surgical Treatment and Complications of Lateral Extra-Articular Procedures in the Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Reconstructed Knee: Part II of an International Consensus Stateme…

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37 – ALLLLL the Best Toys for Your Pets + Cat Food 47:29

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ALLLLL the Best Toys for Your Pets + Cat Food Marty and Laura drop their recs for all the best toys for your pets, from cat trees to “indestructible” dog chews. Plus, Marty delivers a round up on cat food and why cats eat what they do. “There's some nuances to cat food that are different than dog food. Cats apparently like things that are pointy an…

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Episode 309: Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Nonsurgical versus Surgical Treatment 27:08

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In episode 309, Drs Tucker and Hogan discuss an infographic, Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Nonsurgical versus Surgical TreatmentBy AANA

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36 – Love for Brachycephalic Breeds 33:08

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Love for Brachycephalic Breeds Marty and Laura share the love for brachycephalic breeds with information about feeding, managing their environment, health testing and more. Managing Feeding and Environment for Brachycephalic Dog Owners: What are brachycephalic dogs? Brachycephalic dogs are dogs with a short, wide skull. These include French Bulldog…

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Episode 308: Hip Labral and Capsular Repair Are Unable to Restore Distractive Stability in a Biomechanical Model 29:10

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Drs Spiker and Ng discuss Hip Labral and Capsular Repair Are Unable to Restore Distractive Stability in a Biomechanical ModelBy AANA

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35 – Confessions: ALLLLLL the Ways Our Dogs Have Embarrassed Us 29:39

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Confessions: ALLLLLL the Ways Our Dogs Have Embarrassed Us Marty and Laura share their most embarrassing stories with their dogs. From obedience exercises gone wrong to inappropriate public ejaculation, and many more incredibly awkward humiliations. “Dogs don't process things the same way we do,” Laura said. “If it feels good, it's good and so what…

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Episode 307: Commercial Products Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to include Ambient Scribes, Automated Documentation Scheduling, Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Engagement Education and Prior ... 30:28

1M ago30:28

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Drs Lau and Pean discuss Commercial Products Using Generative Artificial Intelligence to include Ambient Scribes, Automated Documentation Scheduling, Revenue Cycle Management, Patient Engagement Education and Prior Authorization PlatformsBy AANA

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34 – Bloat: Know the Early Warning Signs 28:28

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Bloat: Know the Early Warning Signs Marty and Laura give you tips and tools to save your dog’s life in the case of bloat. Minutes count in this life-threatening condition, so knowing the early warning signs is critical. Bloat, also known as gastric dilation and volvulus, is a condition that knows no boundaries. It occurs in large breed dogs primari…

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33 — Examining the Power of the Human Animal Bond 26:54

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Examining the Power of the Human Animal Bond Marty and Laura examine the powerful human animal bond and how we can help our pets be healthier while they help us be healthier. The power of this ancient connection is documented at the Human Animal Bond Research Institute. "The value that pets bring to our lives," Laura said, "is they impact whether w…

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Episode 306: Preoperative Mental Health Diagnosis Associated With Increased Risk of 90-Day Readmission After Shoulder Arthroscopy 18:53

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Drs Salzler and Mulcahey discuss Preoperative Mental Health Diagnosis Associated With Increased Risk of 90-Day Readmission After Shoulder Arthroscopy.By AANA

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32 – Pro Tips for Doggy Dieting 31:09

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Pro Tips for Doggy Dieting Marty and Laura take on the “weighty” conversation around doggy dieting. Research proves conclusively that dogs kept at a healthy weight live two years longer. How pet owners reduce or manage weight for their pets can be challenging and often requires some personal introspection as well. Our best pro tips for doggy dietin…

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Episode 305: The Pittsburgh Instability Tool Score Predicts Outcomes After Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization in Patients With Subcritical Bone Loss 30:06

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Drs Lau and Lin discuss The Pittsburgh Instability Tool Score Predicts Outcomes After Arthroscopic Anterior Shoulder Stabilization in Patients With Subcritical Bone Loss.By AANA

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Intelligent instability: State-of-the-art from the smallest to most severe injuries 42:11

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Featuring: Dr Christopher Klifto, Dr Michael Banffy and Dr Scott Trenhaile. Dive into a discussion on shoulder instability injuries and guiding patient to a return to activity. The panel examines several hot topics, including soft tissue management with solutions like the Q-FIX◊ KNOTLESS All-Suture Anchor and bony augmentation for glenoid bone loss…

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31 — How to Manage the High Cost of Vet Care 36:49

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Marty and Laura tackle the high cost of vet care, everything from WHY the cost is so high to pro tips on ways you can help keep costs manageable. Laura said, "I ran across (an article) in a magazine called Money Wise, and it says that half of America's 87,000,000 pet owners have decided against vet treatment. And it it continues that for many Ameri…

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Episode 304: Offloading Patellofemoral Chondral Defects Requires Tailored Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomy Procedures 35:20

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Drs Arner and Tanaka an editorial commentary, Offloading Patellofemoral Chondral Defects Requires Tailored Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomy Procedures.By AANA

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30 — Foxtails and Algae and Snakes and Alligators, Oh My! 29:17

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Foxtails and Algae and Snakes and Alligators, Oh My! Summer vacation with dog as co-pilot, as Marty and Laura discussed last month, is well under way. Today they bring important information to help keep your pet safe in the late summer at various locations around the country. Whether it's foxtails, blue green algae, poisonous snakes or alligators, …

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Episode 303: Screw Fixation Has Better Outcomes, Lower Incidence of Redislocation, and Lower Bone Resorption Than Button Fixation for Arthroscopic Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction With Distal Tibia Allograft ... 40:31

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Drs Kaplan and Wong discuss Screw Fixation Has Better Outcomes, Lower Incidence of Redislocation, and Lower Bone Resorption Than Button Fixation for Arthroscopic Anatomic Glenoid Reconstruction With Distal Tibia Allograft: A Matched Cohort Analysis.By AANA

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29 — A Day in the Life: Answers to Your WTF Questions at the Vet 33:53

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A Day in the Life: Answers to Your WTF Questions at the Vet Marty and I talk a lot. Like we talk pretty much, maybe not daily, but we talk every week. And I interact with people on a daily basis who work in veterinary clinics. I think it's really hard, sometimes, for us as clients to appreciate what's going on in the veterinary clinic. 'The recepti…

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Episode 302: Farewell to Dr Lubowitz & Welcome to Dr Rossi: The Arthroscopy Journal Editor-in-Chief Handoff 35:37

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Drs Tucker, Lubowitz and Rossi discuss Farewell to Dr Lubowitz & Welcome to Dr Rossi: The Arthroscopy Journal Editor-in-Chief HandoffBy AANA

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28 — Bombproofing Your Pet for the Big Booms 29:05

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Bombproofing Your Pet for the Big Booms Marty and Laura tackle the big booms of summer, fireworks and thunderstorms, and how we can bombproof our pets ahead of time. LR: You made a comment to me last week when we were together that I thought was so great. We were talking about our phobias, your fear of heights. My claustrophobia. And you're like, '…

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Episode 301: Comparable Clinical and Functional Outcomes Between Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Patellofemoral Joint ... 27:01

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Drs Lau, Triana and Gonzales-Lomas discuss Comparable Clinical and Functional Outcomes Between Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation and Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Patellofemoral Joint at a Mean Follow-Up of 5 YearsBy AANA

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27 — Blastomycosis and Other Fungal Infections 26:43

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Blastomycosis and Other Fungal Infections Marty and Laura discuss the dangers of blastomycosis and other fungal infections for our pets as well as their humans. "Blasto tends to be the upper Midwest," Marty said. "It's frequently found in areas where wood chipping has taken place, so places that trees have been cut down or chipped or garden centers…

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The Partial-Thickness Conundrum: Who Needs Biology and Who Needs Biomechanics? 34:32

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Listen to a discussion to learn which types of partial-thickness rotator cuff tear benefit from isolated bioinductive repair with the REGENETEN◊ Implant. Hear the panel’s views on which tears require a sutured repair or can be managed conservatively, what defines state-of-the-art and being specific in patient targeting.…

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Episode 300: Editorial Commentary: Early Postoperative Stiffness After Rotator Cuff Repair Is Often a Good Thing 24:31

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Drs Arner and Werner discuss the Editorial Commentary: Early Postoperative Stiffness After Rotator Cuff Repair Is Often a Good ThingBy AANA

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26 — Osteoarthritis Diagnosis and Treatment 27:34

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Osteoarthritis Diagnosis and Treatment Marty and Laura tackle the topic of osteoarthritis in our pets, diagnosis, treatment and the differences between cats and dogs with this disease. "The only time we'll see a pet cry in pain is if they have either serious trauma or they slipped a disc in their neck and those dogs vocalize," Marty said. "But they…

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Episode 299: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis Is Associated With Reduced Risk for Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in an Insurance Claims ... 24:42

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Drs Slone and Zhang discuss Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction With Lateral Extra-articular Tenodesis Is Associated With Reduced Risk for Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in an Insurance Claims DatabaseBy AANA

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25 – Oral Hygiene from Teeth to Gums to Beards 36:13

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Oral Hygiene from Teeth to Gums to Beards Marty and Laura discuss oral hygiene including teeth, gums and beards. Keeping your pet's teeth clean means brushing them. There are no magic cures. Oral health impacts the pet's overall physical health directly, Marty said. She recommends visiting the Veterinary Oral Health Council's website to learn about…

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24 – Geriatric Cats and Why They Lose Weight 34:38

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Geriatric Cats and Why They Lose Weight Marty and Laura tackle the topic of skinny old cats, why they lose weight and how to prevent these geriatric diseases. Cats are NOT, as Laura theorized, “fluffy house plants.” “Lots of people know when they have a kitten that they need veterinary care,” Marty said. “They need vaccinations, they need deworming…

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23 — Summer Vacation with Dog as Co-Pilot 35:14

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Summer Vacation with Dog as Co-Pilot Marty and Laura drop useful tips and share hilarious stories about summer vacation with dogs. Top tips from the Pros: RV, hotel, campground or visiting friends and family, and on the road along the way, pick up after your dog! Abandoned dog droppings can spread "germs and worms," are smelly and disrespectful to …

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22 — Spring Tune Up for Your Dog 29:52

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Spring Tune Up for Your Dog Marty and Laura get you and your buddy off the couch and ready for the spring weather. "The most important thing is to not overdo it because the tendency is it's finally spring, it's finally nice out. I'm going to go garden all day, I'm going to go on a long hike, I'm going to cut the grass, I'm going to clean the garage…

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21 — Encephalitis, Meningitis and More 31:19

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Encephalitis, Meningitis and More Marty and Laura tackle a really tough topic today, talking about encephalitis and meningitis and other assorted brain and spinal cord inflammation. “These are scary because the dogs get very sick and it's a very difficult diagnosis to make,” Marty said. “It usually requires some advanced imaging, some advanced test…

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Episode 298: Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Improved Shoulder Functionality and High Revision-Free Survival Rates at a Minimum 5-year Follow up 25:37

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Drs Lau and Familiari discuss Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Improved Shoulder Functionality and High Revision-Free Survival Rates at a Minimum 5-year Follow upBy AANA

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20 – Do Stuff with Your Dog, Safely! 30:29

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Do Stuff with Your Dog, Safely! Marty and Laura are talking puppercise today with a great run down of the fun stuff to do with your dog and how to do it safely. They even throw in a little philosophy. Like, what is “hiking?” Are we climbing cliffs or strolling on a volksmarch. Hosts discuss. Back on track, our intrepid hosts cover communicating wit…

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Episode 297: Arthroscopic Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Primary Repair Restores Anterior Tibial Translation Intraoperatively at Time Zero With No Additional Effect of Suture Augmentation 37:25

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Drs Salzer and DiFelice discuss Arthroscopic Anatomic Anterior Cruciate Ligament Primary Repair Restores Anterior Tibial Translation Intraoperatively at Time Zero With No Additional Effect of Suture AugmentationBy AANA

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19 – Managing Grief Over Pet Passing 36:12

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Managing Grief Over Pet Passing Marty and Laura are joined by Lindsay Stanton, grief coach and author to discuss managing grief after losing a pet. "At the end of the day, grief and trauma run down very parallel paths," Stanton noted. "And depending on the type of grief that you're experiencing, it can be extremely traumatic. And depending on the w…

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Elevating the standard of care in knee repair 37:16

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Get expert perspectives on treating the entire knee from leading surgeons and the UFC Performance Institute’s Senior Director of Physical Therapy. With the aim of getting their patients back to their lives, the panel explains why they consider multiple aspects of knee preservation: ligament reconstruction (quad grafts, LET and multi-ligament), meni…

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Episode 296: Arthroscope-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Using Achilles Tendon Allograft for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Excellent Short-Term Outcomes in the Setting of Concomitant ... 29:16

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Drs Kaplan and Akpinar discuss Arthroscope-Assisted Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer Using Achilles Tendon Allograft for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears Demonstrates Excellent Short-Term Outcomes in the Setting of Concomitant Subscapularis Repair.By AANA

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18 – Types, Causes and Treatment of Seizures 39:52

5M ago39:52

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Types, Causes and Treatment of Seizures Marty and Laura take on the tough topic of seizures in our pets. They break down the types of seizures, what may cause them and treatment options based on the cause. Sparked by a listener request to cover the topic when a client dog had a hypoglycemic seizure in a groom shop, this episode is for everyone who …

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Episode 295: Editorial Commentary: Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Routinely Indicated for Orthopaedic Surgery Patients 26:45

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Drs Arner and Dekker discuss Editorial Commentary: Testosterone, Growth Hormone, and Vitamin D Supplementation Is Not Routinely Indicated for Orthopaedic Surgery Patients.By AANA

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17 — Pros and Cons of Dog Parks and Doggy Day Care 31:35

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Pros and Cons of Dog Parks and Doggy Day Care Marty and Laura debate dog parks and doggy day care, weighing the risk versus the reward of each. Dog parks and doggy daycare are convenient solutions to busy schedules. But they do have downsides. We're here to help walk you through some of the considerations. "Some (doggy daycares) are run really well…

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Episode 294: Biceps Tenodesis and SLAP Repair Show Similar Outcomes in Overhead Throwing Athletes With Baseball Pitchers Exhibiting Worse Rates of Return to Sport: A Systematic Review 20:07

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Drs Slone and Verma discuss Biceps Tenodesis and SLAP Repair Show Similar Outcomes in Overhead Throwing Athletes With Baseball Pitchers Exhibiting Worse Rates of Return to Sport: A Systematic Review.By AANA

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16 — Separation Anxiety Solutions for You AND Your Dog 33:35

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Home Alone Marty and Laura tackle separation anxiety, a tough topic for folks trying to manage returning to office life while keeping their pooch entertained. A lot of “pandemic dogs” that have never had 30 seconds of being by themselves, find a new way of life more challenging. “So there are some things that you can do to help prepare them for bei…

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15 – How do We Give Our Pets the Best Chance at a Long Life 39:36

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How do We Give Our Dogs the Best Chance at a Long Life Marty and Laura walk through best practices for giving our pets the best chance for a long life. Our hosts share their experiences with losing dogs in old and young ages, while providing detailed recommendations to help our pets live long, productive lives. “So preventive care is going to be pr…