Treatment of an orthopedic disorder aims to correct the current problem, stabilize the outcome, and prevent future problems. Within this group of disorders we find those related to bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
All living organisms must be able to react appropriately to changes in their environment if they are to survive. The regulation of these reactions is the responsibility of the nervous system, the most complicated of all body systems.
Overweight and obesity in pets, canines and felines, are quite common to find in the daily clinic, whether due to a behavioral disorder (of the pet or its owner), an endocrinological pathology or a nutritional imbalance.
When we talk about geriatric patients, we mean those of advanced age who present changes resulting from the aging process that can be a challenge for diagnosis, medical treatment and rehabilitation.
