Total Hip Replacement Surgery in Woodland Hills, CA | VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley

Due to structural damage to our facility as a result of recent severe weather, all VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley services are CLOSED until further notice. We are saddened to say that it may be months before we are able to reopen.

Questions regarding recent visits, medications, medical record requests or other non-urgent needs may be left via voicemail at (818) 883-8387 or emailed to [email protected]. We will return messages as soon as possible, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm. It may take us 24 to 48 hours to return messages.

This closure is necessary for the safety of our staff and future patients. We will post future updates as we have them.

Local 24-hour emergency and specialty facilities:

VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-2951

VCA Animal Specialty Group
Los Angeles, CA 90039
(818) 244-7977

VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 473-1561

ACCESS Specialty Animal Hospital
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
(818) 887-2262

TrueCare for Pets
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 760-3882

We understand this situation may be very stressful for our current patient families. We sincerely thank you for your understanding and continued support.

Total Hip Replacement Surgery

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley Surgery Department performs Total Hip Replacement (THR) as a treatment for coxofemoral joint disease as a means of restoring normal joint function and to eliminate pain.

THR is a highly successful procedure that is used in patients ranging from 5 months to 16 years of age. The procedure can be performed in animals ranging from 5 to 180lbs and and has been performed in 99 breeds to date. THR materials are available in sixteen sizes to insure a custom fit for each dog or cat.

The most common indication for THR is hip dysplasia with secondary arthritis. However, other indications include hip luxation, capital physeal fractures, femoral neck fractures, mal-union of acetabular fractures, femoral fractures with secondary arthritis, pain following previously performed femoral head and neck ostectomy, and rarely neoplasia.

Dogs that receive THR can lead a normal life. The few exceptions include avoiding very strenuous exercise such as catching Frisbees, fly ball competition, racing, exhausting hunts in rugged terrain, and pulling heavy loads.