The Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation service is focused on improving and maintaining your pet’s mobility and comfort. CUVS is proud to be one of the few institutions in the country that offer this service at a specialty level.

This service specializes in the non-surgical, non-invasive diagnosis of mobility issues, pain management, conditioning, and injury prevention. We have many options for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal injuries, providing targeted pain management,   facilitating recovery, and maintaining quality of life in numerous conditions.

The benefits of post-operative care and rehabilitation for many orthopedic and neurologic injuries have been well established. CUVS does not currently offer rehabilitation, but we work closely with other specialties at CUVS or outside therapists to assist in your pet’s rehabilitation and recovery. 

Services Include:

We utilize a sensitive exam and advanced imaging modalities to diagnose a variety of musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. Advanced ultrasound-guided treatments are utilized depending on your pet's situation and your goals. 

Diagnostic

• Lameness and sports-specific evaluations
• Video assessments
• Diagnostic imaging (radiographs, specialized musculoskeletal ultrasound, CT scan)
• Diagnostic joint blocks (local anesthesia)

Therapeutic

• Therapeutic joint injections
• Epidural injections
• Perineural injections
• Regenerative Medicine - platelet rich plasma (PRP), mesenchymal stem cells
• Pain management
• Osteoarthritis management
• Nutrition, weight management
• Surgery. We partner with board-certified surgeons to build comprehensive treatment and recovery plans when surgery is indicated. 

Conditions We See

• Cruciate injury - surgical and nonsurgical
• Elbow dysplasia
• Muscle injuries – biceps tendinopathy, supraspinatus, fibrotic myopathy, iliopsoas
• Shoulder problems – medial shoulder instability (MSI)
• Hip dysplasia
• Back problems, including lumbosacral disease
• Flexor tendon injuries
• Hyperextension injuries
• Oncologic pain
• Osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease
• Weight management  

Our Specialist

To make a referral or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Lenfest, please call 203.595.2777.

Dr. Margaret Lenfest, VMD, DACVSMR