Conditions We Treat & Procedures We Perform
Arthroscopic Surgery
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure where a small, rigid endoscope and video camera combination is used to examine and/or treat a joint through one or more small incision(s). Compared to an “open joint” operation known as arthrotomy, arthroscopy results in significantly less tissue and joint trauma, much less postop pain and swelling, and a dramatically faster recovery time for your animal companion.
Learn MoreCrCL Tear
TPLO stands for “Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy.” It’s a common orthopedic procedure that makes a structural and mechanical change to the knee joint of the dog (or cat!) to provide dynamic stability to the knee, eliminate joint pain and restore maximal athletic function following a tear of the cranial cruciate ligament – or CrCL.
Learn MoreOrthopedic Trauma & Minimally Invasive Fracture Repair
Veterinarians describe fractures by which bone was affected, the fracture location within the bone, the shape or configuration of the break, and whether a foreign object or the bone itself punctured your dog’s skin. If your dog was involved in an accident and has a suspected fracture, take your pet to the primary care veterinarian’s office or an emergency…
Learn MoreElbow Dysplasia
Canine elbow dysplasia is a hereditary joint disease affecting young dogs during growth and development. Eighty percent of affected dogs have bilateral disease (both elbows). The elbow joint consists of three bones – the radius, ulna and the humerus. Growth abnormalities may cause imperfections in the way the bones fit together, and the incongruency…
Learn MoreHip Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is the most common developmental orthopedic disease in dogs, which means it occurs as puppies grow. It’s a genetic growth abnormality of the hip joint. Both hips are usually affected, but sometimes only one hip frequently shows clinical signs and symptoms. At-risk breeds for hip dysplasia include, but are not limited to: Labrador…
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