We perform many types of orthopaedic (bone) surgeries in our clinic. Because we want to ensure that our patients receive the best possible outcome, we occasionally have the mobile orthopedic specialist visit our practice to perform orthopedic surgeries or any other complex surgeries.
One of the most common orthopedic surgeries is anterior cruciate ligament repair known as ACL repair by using the technique called Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). Torn ACLs are common in large breed dogs and result in tear of ligament of the knee joint. Mobile orthopedic surgeon is specially trained in the TPLO Procedure. This procedure is ideal for ACL repair and results in fast return to both comfort and function of the back legs after the surgery.
We also perform a lot of orthopaedic surgeries related to hip dysplasia, disc disease, limb amputations and patellar luxations.
Leg fractures are also common orthopaedic problems presented at our clinic and usually result from a mishap with an automobile. They can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the location and type of fracture. We can apply a cast to treat certain fractures; however, many fractures will require surgical intervention:
- “Pinning” stabilizes the fracture by inserting a long stainless steel rod into the middle of the bone across the fractured area.
- “Plating” involves attaching a flat stainless steel plate to the bone using screws on either side of the fracture.
- “External fixation” stabilizes fractures using a series of pins on the outside of the leg that pass through the skin and into the bone on either side of the fracture.
Please contact us if you have any questions about these procedures or if you think your pet might benefit from them.