Orthopedic Surgery

Dog and cat orthopedic surgery is surgical treatment for conditions and disorders which involve the bones, joint and their surrounding structures. As in human medicine, there are now advanced surgical procedures to repair traumatic injuries, correct developmental conditions and congenital (birth) defects, as well as treat many bone and joint disorders.

VCA Valley Animal Hospital Orthopedic Options:

• Patella luxations
• Elbow dysplasia
• Osteochonritis dissecans (OCD)
• Fragmented coronoid process of the elbow
• Ununited anconeal process of the elbow
• Biceps tendon repairs
• Shoulder instability problems
• Hyper-extension injuries
• Internal plating for fracture fixation
• External skeletal fixation for fracture repair
• Achilles tendon rupture
• Arthrodesis Carpal, tarsal bone injuries and luxations
• Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)
• Extra capsular ACL repairs
• Femoral head and neck excision
• OFA x-rays: Hips and Elbows
• Penn Hip x-ray studies
• Joint taps
• Arthroscopy: Joint problem diagnosis and treatment
• Total Hip Replacement (Cemented and Non-Cemented)
• Triple Pelvic Osteotomy
• Limb Deformity Correction and Alignment
• Fracture Repair: pins & wire, bone plating and external fixators
• Joint Luxation Repair
• Joint Arthrodesis (Fusion)
• Tendon and Ligament Repair
• Limb and digit amputation