Surgical Categories
Orthopedic Surgery
Your pet's bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles can be affected by orthopedic conditions. If your pet limps, suffers pain, is swollen, has difficulty walking or moving, has an abnormal gait, or is deformed, orthopedic surgery may be necessary. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to recovery after veterinary orthopedic surgery. If you think your pet may need orthopedic surgery, immediately visit your veterinarian. with the knowledge of veterinary orthopedic procedures, pet owners can contribute more to the well-being of their pets. With proper care, most pets undergoing animal orthopedic surgery fully recover and live long, healthy lives. we’ll discuss the most common orthopedic surgeries in our articles, so let’s stick together.
Articles
ACL Extracapsular Lateral Suture Correction
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are an unfortunate reality in the world of veterinary medicine. When it comes to ACL veterinary surgery, the Extracapsular Lateral Suture Stabilization, or 'lateral suture' technique, is a common and practical approach.
How Is TPLO An Effective Method For Treating Dogs’ Knees Injuries?
Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) is a surgical method to treat dogs facing Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) ruptures, which is similar to Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) in humans. Ligament rupture can occur due to trauma or some strenuous activity. Severe pain and limping affect the overall health of the dog. Athletic dogs are more prone to CCL.
Treat Pets’ Fractured Joints With Arthroscopy
Like us, pets suffer from a variety of orthopedic problems. Just as in human medicine, veterinary medicine has methods and treatments that can improve the lives of pets suffering from mobility problems and injuries. This is why arthroscopy surgery is such an attractive treatment option for pets.
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement
The main purpose of the cruciate ligament is to attach the back of the femur (Thighbone) to the front portion of the lower bone, i.e., tibia ( shin bone). In addition, it controls the back and forth motion of the knee joint. Thus, overall it provides stability to the weight-bearing joints.