Your Livelihood

Your Neck, Shoulder, and Arm

Authors

  • Ronald Ailsby College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Suite 6, Medical Centre, Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4T 1A5

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20094246

Keywords:

large animal veterinarian, repetitive-strain injuries, upper extremities, disabling condition, rehabilitation, neck, shoulder, arm

Abstract

Large animal veterinarians face acute and chronic repetitive-strain injuries daily to their upper extremities. Symptoms of shoulder pain and arm weakness encompass at least 50 different diagnoses. This talk will identify and discuss the most common disabling conditions and provide insight into the complexity of the problem. Treatment, rehabilitation, and methods of preventing future disabilities will also be presented.

Author Biography

Ronald Ailsby, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Suite 6, Medical Centre, Pasqua Hospital, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4T 1A5

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery

Cover image of the 42nd Conference Proceedings: Cattle grazing in a spring field along the horizon. In the foreground, one brown cow with a triangle marking and ear tags is posing. Yellow background.

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Published

2009-09-10

Issue

2009

Section

General Sessions