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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the canine distal limb: Case evaluations

Case-based insights into shockwave therapy for canine distal limb injuries

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What You'll Learn

📆 Thursday, January 15th 
đź•” 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM ET
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What You’ll Learn

  • How extracorporeal shockwave therapy can be applied to common and complex digital injuries in dogs
  • Clinical decision making for treating digital sprains versus chronic, severe digital lateral collateral ligament injuries
  • Practical use of shockwave therapy for managing abductor pollicis longus tendinopathy
  • Key treatment considerations, protocols, and outcomes drawn from real-world case examples

About our Presenter:
Dr. Missy Franssen is a board-certified Canine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist at the University of Missouri. She began her veterinary career in emergency medicine, then transitioned into rehabilitation and sports medicine, driven by her background with horses and interest in pain management for working and sporting dogs. She completed her CCRPP certification in 2019, finished a residency in 2020, and joined the University of Missouri in October 2024, where she enjoys working with students.

Melissa Franssen, DVM, CCRP, CVSMT, DACVSMR-1

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