Surgical services

Orthopedic Surgery

Our board certified surgeons perform complex and routine orthopedic and neurologic surgeries, including back surgery. We also offer:

• Treatment for hip disorders including luxation and dysplasia including: total hip replacement, the removal of the degenerated femoral head (ball) and acetabulum (socket) and replacing them with artificial components
• Additional treatment for hip dysplasia including, juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS), femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO), and double or triple pelvic osteotomy (DPW or TPO)
• Treatment for cranial cruciate ligament rupture including Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO, corrective osteotomies and Extracapsular Repair – all arthroscopic-assisted)
• Minimally Invasive Arthroscopy: Treatment for OCD (cartilage flaps), debride osteophytes, bone fragment removal and other intra-articular injuries in the shoulder, elbow, and stifle joints
• Fracture repair using traditional linear external fixators, with both the standard and locking technology, and bone plates

Below are several of the advanced orthopedic procedures that are performed at our clinic. Click one of the conditions below to learn more about this specific condition/procedure.

• Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs

• Canine Hip Dysplasia

• Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease

• Fractured Limbs

• Hip Luxation

• Achilles’ Tendon Injuries

• Infraspinatus Muscle Contracture

• Limb Amputation

• Mandibular Fractures

• Osteochondrosis of the Shoulder

• Pain Management

• Patellar Luxations

Soft Tissue Surgery

We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our clinic. Soft tissue surgeries are those that are not associated with bone. These surgeries can provide many benefits to pets.

Probably the most common soft tissue surgery performed on pets is the removal of masses, or lumps. Most of these masses, once removed and tested, are found to be benign (nonharmful); however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump is necessary to improve the outcome in your pet if the mass is cancerous.

Below are several of the advanced soft tissue procedures performed at our clinic. Click one of the conditions below to learn more about this specific condition/procedure.

• Anal Sac Tumors in Dogs

• Aural Hematoma

• Brachycephalic Syndrome

• Castration

• Chylothorax

• Cleft Palate

• Dermoid Sinus

• Diaphragmatic Hernia

• Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Obstruction

• Gallbladder Mucocele

• Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

• Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

• Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

• Insulinoma

• Intussusception

• Laprascopic Spay

• Laryngeal Paralysis

• Liver Tumors

• Lung Lobe Tumors

• Mammary Tumors

• Megacolon

• Nasopharyngeal Polyps

• Oral Tumors

• Otitis Externa

• Ovariohysterectomy

• Pain Management

• Parathyroid Tumors

• Perianal Fistulas

• Perineal Hernias

• Portosystemic Shunts

• Pyometra

• Salivary Mucocele

• Splenic Masses

• Splenic Torsion

• Thyroid Tumors

• Tracheal Collapse

• Urinary Obstruction in Dogs

• Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats

• Urinary Stones

• Vulvar Fold Dermatitis

Neurologic

We now know that animals experience pain in much the same way as people. We use our knowledge of pain medication and pain relief strategies to prevent and manage pain in pets, both before and after surgery and in the event of an injury or infection. We can also ease pain caused by chronic disease, such as arthritis.

Ask us about our pain management options and plans, which we will tailor to your pet’s medical condition and individual needs. We also offer acupuncture services, which can help control pain in some pets.

• Intervertebral Disc Disease

• Pain Management

• Atlantoaxial Instability