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PAAG for Intra-articular Therapy

PAAG Hydrogels for Intra-articular Therapy: How They Work and How They Fit In

This program has been approved by AAVSB RACE (program # 932085) for 1 credit.​

Dr. Lauren Schnabel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR provides a review of polyacrylamide hydrogels available on the market and how these products differ, when and how to integrate polyacrylamide hydrogel into overall treatment strategies, and the importance of rest and aftercare when using these products.

This program has been approved by AAVSB RACE for 1 credit.

Speaker Information

Lauren Schnabel, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
North Carolina State University, Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Lauren Schnabel is a Professor of Equine Orthopedic Surgery at NC State University as well as PI of the Schnabel Laboratory, Associate Director of the Comparative Medicine Institute, and Associate Director of the NIH-funded Comparative Medicine and Translational Research Training Program (T32). She completed her DVM, surgery residency, and PhD at Cornell University and her internship at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. She is board certified as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons as well as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation. Both her clinical and research work are focused on the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and advancing equine rehabilitation protocols. In 2019, Dr. Schnabel was named an NC State University Faculty Scholar for her success in clinical work, research, teaching, mentorship, and community outreach efforts. In 2020, Dr. Schnabel was awarded the Zoetis Award for Veterinary Research Excellence.