The Staff of The Durkes Veterinary Clinic would like to extend a warm welcome to you as visitors of our website. Our first location the Western Avenue Animal Hospital opened in Marion, In. in 1972. Now at our new location nothing has changed. We still specialize in companion animals and exotic pets; we provide superior treatment for your pet. We understand the special role your pet plays in your family and we are dedicated to becoming your partner in your pet's health care.
We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire staff is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.
We treat your pet as we would our own. Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education. Our entire staff is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner.
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Gold Bead Implants
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Gold bead implants are a permanent form of acupuncture.
The gold beads are implanted on the acupuncture points on the dog's back and head.
The gold beads are very tiny, about the size of a pinhead or tip of a fine ball point pen.
They provide a long-term stimulation of the points.
As with all forms of treatment, it will work for some and not for others.
The first gold bead implants performed in the US were done in the early 1970's by Dr. Grady Young.
Dr. Terry Durkes in Marion, IN began doing clinical research on using the implants in 1975, and initially used them to treat seizure disorders and hip dysplasia.
The gold beads are implanted on the acupuncture points on the dog's back and head.
The gold beads are very tiny, about the size of a pinhead or tip of a fine ball point pen.
They provide a long-term stimulation of the points.
As with all forms of treatment, it will work for some and not for others.
The first gold bead implants performed in the US were done in the early 1970's by Dr. Grady Young.
Dr. Terry Durkes in Marion, IN began doing clinical research on using the implants in 1975, and initially used them to treat seizure disorders and hip dysplasia.
Hip Dysplasia
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In treating hip dysplasia our goal is to stop the pain in the hip joint by preventing subluxation of the joint.
This is accomplished by placing 3 to 4 gold beads in specific nerve receptor sites outside of the joint.
These points are located anterior, dorsal, and posterior to the hip joint.
The joint tightens up immediately post implant with the gold beads.
The pain is usually gone within one week post implant, however, a small percentage of the dogs require up to 3 weeks to get complete relief.
This is accomplished by placing 3 to 4 gold beads in specific nerve receptor sites outside of the joint.
These points are located anterior, dorsal, and posterior to the hip joint.
The joint tightens up immediately post implant with the gold beads.
The pain is usually gone within one week post implant, however, a small percentage of the dogs require up to 3 weeks to get complete relief.
Wobblers
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In the Great Dane and the Mastiff we also see that there is not enough room for the spinal cord in the spinal canal.
This is usually seen in dogs that weigh 120 plus pounds by the time they are 10 months of age.
The longer it takes for the dog to reach 120 pounds, the more space that will be available for the spinal cord and the better they will respond to the gold bead implant.
The primary purpose of the gold bead implant is to prevent excessive vertebral movement of the cervical area of the neck.
This is usually seen in dogs that weigh 120 plus pounds by the time they are 10 months of age.
The longer it takes for the dog to reach 120 pounds, the more space that will be available for the spinal cord and the better they will respond to the gold bead implant.
The primary purpose of the gold bead implant is to prevent excessive vertebral movement of the cervical area of the neck.
Spondylosis
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This is a condition that can have many causes.
Excess vertebral movement and improper diet during the growing stages of a dog can be causes of spondylosis.
Some literature says spondylosis is secondary to a herniated disc, but excessive vertebral movement can cause the herniated disc.
Brucellosis can also be a cause for spondylosis as well as excessive amount of vitamin A. Our treatment for the spondylosis is the gold bead implant around the vertebrae of the back.
This stabalize the vertebrae which prevents pain and allows the return of normal nerve function.
Excess vertebral movement and improper diet during the growing stages of a dog can be causes of spondylosis.
Some literature says spondylosis is secondary to a herniated disc, but excessive vertebral movement can cause the herniated disc.
Brucellosis can also be a cause for spondylosis as well as excessive amount of vitamin A. Our treatment for the spondylosis is the gold bead implant around the vertebrae of the back.
This stabalize the vertebrae which prevents pain and allows the return of normal nerve function.
Stifle
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Most of the arthritic cases of the stifle has been secondary to a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
The cruciate ligament tear must be repaired before doing the gold bead implant.
Once the cruciate ligament is repaired, many dogs do not require the gold bead implant.
If the gold bead implant is needed, it is placed on the medial and lateral side of the stifle joint.
There is some lighting of the joint, but more pain relief and reduction of inflammation of the stifle will occur.
Lateral view of the stifle showing acupuncture points where gold bead are placed for arthritis of the knee.
The cruciate ligament tear must be repaired before doing the gold bead implant.
Once the cruciate ligament is repaired, many dogs do not require the gold bead implant.
If the gold bead implant is needed, it is placed on the medial and lateral side of the stifle joint.
There is some lighting of the joint, but more pain relief and reduction of inflammation of the stifle will occur.
Lateral view of the stifle showing acupuncture points where gold bead are placed for arthritis of the knee.
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