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Our hospital offers Orthopedic Surgery Services. If your pet breaks its leg, procedures such as bone plating, pinning and/or wiring may be necessary to fix the fractured bones. If your pet experiences a knee ligament injury (for example, a cruciate ligament tear), procedures such as a TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) or extracapsular repair may be recommended. Dislocating (luxating) knee caps (patellas) may sometimes require surgery to minimize pain and improve your pet's quality of life. If there is a problem inside a joint (severe arthritis, bone chips, etc.), surgeons may recommend arthroscopy (a tiny video camera placed inside the joint) to remove the source of your pet's pain. In some cases it is best to open the joint for a more thorough surgical approach. Our surgeons medically manage and perform surgery to correct a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, including: Joint problems: Shoulder instability, Elbow dysplasia, Carpal instability, Hip dysplasia, Hip luxation, Patella luxation, Stifle ligament insufficiency, Cranial cruciate ligament disease, Tarsal instability, Arthrodesis (joint fusions), Diagnostic/therapeutic arthrocentesis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Arthroscopy, Bone conditions: Fracture repair (standard AOS/ASIF), Treatment of fracture diseases (nonunions/malunions, etc.), Surgical correction of angular limb deformities, Bone grafting/enhancement of bone healing.
At our hospital, we offer PennHIP X-rays: a diagnostic method developed by the University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program. This technique uses specialized x-ray views to accurately identify and quantify joint laxity in a dog's hips.
We use PennHIP X-rays as a reliable screening tool for hip dysplasia and it is considered one of the most effective methods for early detection. The PennHIP program will accept x-rays from dogs as young as 16 weeks old. Only veterinarians certified by PennHIP perform these x-rays, ensuring proper technique and consistent results.
The process involves general anesthesia and three x-ray positions. The images are sent to PennHIP for precise measurements of hip joint laxity where they assess the risk of developing arthritis. Each dog is evaluated individually and compared to others in their breed.
Please call our hospital if you have any questions about the PennHIP technique.