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Orthopedic Surgery
May 22 2022
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Orthopedic surgery is a broad term often referring to surgical repair of bones, joints or ligaments. When a canine has broken or fractured a bone due to trauma, surgical correction may be required. It remains to be the most effective form of surgery to correct any issues seen with bone injuries or joint conditions. Here at CAH, we serve our patients by providing the highest quality of service and care when operating to replace, revise, or heal traumatic injuries your pet experiences in all major joints - hip, elbow, knee, and ankle.
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Lameness refers to an inability for the dog to use one more more limbs. It is most often associated with pain or injury. The most common causes of acute or sudden lameness in dogs is soft tissue injury (strain or sprain), injury to a joint, bone fracture, or dislocation. Osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia may also cause lameness in dogs and this condition can affect dogs of any age or size.
If you’re noticing any subtle limping in your pet, a consultation with your veterinarian will determine the best course of action through diagnostic testing and assessment of your pet’s condition. Some forms of lameness require lifelong medical treatment while others require surgical repair. Book a consultation with the CAH team to speak with our veterinarian surgeon on staff to explore that options fit your pet’s needs best.
Personalizing post procedure recovery plans for your pet
Prior to scheduling a surgical procedure, it is crucial to schedule pre-surgical bloodwork and an overall assessment of the dog’s health to ensure the dog has a good quality of health and is a perfect candidate for a surgical procedure. Pet owners are encouraged to keep in mind the recovery and rehabilitation period needs for their pet post procedure as well. With clarity around your pet’s lifestyle and health history, your surgeon will work with you to determine a recovery treatment plan and recovery course that works best for both you and your pet.
Orthopedic Surgeries We Offer
Here at CAH, we offer comprehensive bone and joint correction surgeries for all major joints - hip, elbow, knee, and ankle. Some of our most common orthopedic procedures include, but are not limited to:
This surgical treatment stabilizes the stifle joint when a dog’s cranial cruciate ligament has been ruptured. We offer both TPLO and TTA treatment techniques.
This surgical procedure stabalizes the knee joint of pets that are experiencing recurrent or persistent kneecap dislocation, lameness or more severe disease.
Amongst the most common developmental disorders in dogs, explore surgical treatment options that help remove bone fragments to improve lameness experienced by your dog.
Bone fractures in the tibia and femur are quite common for dogs and cats. This orthopedic repair surgery involves the application of a bone plate and a series of screws to stabalize the fractures for faster recovery.
This surgery involves the removal or excision of the ball portion of the hip joint (femur) in order to treat numerous conditions impacting the pet’s hip joint (i.e hip dysplasia, chronic arthritis, and more).
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