In certain circumstances of CrCL insufficiency and due to either (1) very small patient size and/or (2) excessive tibial plateau angle, a small wedge of bone may be removed from the proximal tibia with “closing” bone reduction and plate/screws fixation to reduce the tibial slope.
I can’t say enough positive things about this place. Their care, communication and LOVE for what they do is out of this world. My bully had bilateral surgery on his elbows for elbow dysplasia. I have never felt not nervous dropping my dog off for surgery....
Lauren B.
I can’t recommend Dr. Lirtzman and the team enough. My dog needed TPLO surgery after a torn CCL, and from the first consultation they walked me through everything clearly — what the procedure involved, realistic recovery expectations....
Colin B.
Dr Peteovsky and his entire staff are absolutely phenomenal. The potential for a difficult experience for both us and Bailey was made so much better with their kind and caring hearts. Can't thank them enough! I will definitely recommend ACOSM....
Kimberly D.
I couldn’t ask for better care for my 4 year old standard Goldendoodle. He needed a hip replacement and Dr Lirtzman was AMAZING ❣️. The entire team is caring and their commitment to communication is key. My pups tail still wagged...
Angela B.
The staff is amazing! Ruger had a pantarsal arthrodesis performed by Dr. Petrovsky in 2025. Dr. Petrovsky and his staff helped me through the process and answered questions and concerns. I would recommend Dr. Petro and his staff....
Donalee M.
This was my first orthopedic surgery experience. At 7mo old, my show prospect puppy had a Tibeal tuberosity avulsion fracture from trying to jump up on a counter top. The end result with Dr. Bryan Petrovsky at ACOSM was perfect....
Jennifer S.
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