Clinical Studies
Veterinary Specialists of Alaska, P.C. is currently conducting multiple clinical studies. Please ask our board-certified surgeons about these projects during your visit at Veterinary Specialists of Alaska, P.C., or contact us any time.

Arthritis PDF Print E-mail

Effect of treatment for arthritis or pain, related to orthopedic disease.  

Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil, Dr.med.vet, DVM, DAVCS, DECVS; Nelson Priddy, DVM, DACVS; Mike Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVS

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Laryngeal Paralysis PDF Print E-mail

“Wheezer” – Disease (Congenital laryngeal paralysis) in the Alaskan Husky. Is it an inherited disease or not?

Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil, Dr.med.vet, DVM, DAVCS, DECVS; Bryden J. Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, DACVS

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Laryngeal Paralysis Update PDF Print E-mail
Dr. J.F. von Pfeil, staff surgeon at Veterinary Specialists of Alaska, P.C. and adjunct assistant professor for small animal surgery at Michigan State University and his research – team perform a study on laryngeal paralysis, a congenital disorder in the Alaskan Husky. These dogs are referred to as “Wheezers”.
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Long term follow-up hip dysplasia (HD) PDF Print E-mail

Long term follow-up on a surgical technique to treat hip dysplasia (HD).  

Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil, Dr.med.vet, DVM, DAVCS, DECVS; Mike Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVS
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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) PDF Print E-mail

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) – Effect of bone plate application on post-operative limb anatomy.  

Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil, Dr.med.vet, DVM, DAVCS, DECVS; Nelson Priddy, DVM, DACVS; Mike Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVS

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Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) PDF Print E-mail

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) – A comparison of two surgical techniques, evaluating early clinical function and bone healing. A randomized double-blinded prospective study.  

Dirsko J.F. von Pfeil, Dr.med.vet, DVM, DAVCS, DECV; Nathan Nelson, DVM, MS, DACVR; Nelson Priddy, DVM, DACVS, Joe Hauptman, DVM, MS, DACVS; Mike Edwards, DVM, MS, DACVS; Brian Beale, DVM, MS, DACVS

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