Specialized Surgical Procedures

One of the most common orthopedic injuries that we see is a torn cruciate ligament of the knee.  This happens most often in dogs and usually presents with the dog holding up one of its rear legs.  Diagnosis is reached through a physical exam, occasionally with anesthesia to help the animal to relax, and radiographs are often performed to rule out other issues.  If a tear is diagnosed, the best treatment is to stabilize the knee surgically.  We have a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Geoff Clark, that comes to our office to perform the surgery.  There are two different methods that he utilizes to stabilize the knee and we can discuss these options with you if your pet is diagnosed with a full or partial tear of it's cruciate ligament.

Fractures, or broken bones, are seen occasionally in our pets.  Some less complicated fractures can be treated with splints and exercise restriction.  However, the vast majority need surgery to repair and stabilize the fracture.  This promotes faster healing and a quicker return to normal activity.  We have a board-certified surgeon available to perform these repairs or we can refer you to one of the emergency hospitals nearby.

There are many different reasons to perform hip surgeries, including hip dysplasia and fractures.  These surgeries are done to alleviate pain and return an animal to as close to normal function as possible.  We have a board-certified surgeon, Dr. Geoff Clark, that performs these surgeries at our hospital.  Each case must be evaluated to determine which surgery is best for that patient.