Pet fractures range from simple cracks to complex compound breaks. While minor injuries use splints, severe cases require orthopedic surgery. Specialists utilize internal or external fixation—using pins, plates, or screws—to stabilize bones, ensure proper healing, and prevent permanent lameness.

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Our veterinary surgeons perform minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery to diagnose and treat canine joint conditions. Your dog will be anesthetized, and small incisions made to insert surgical tools and a camera. The surgeon evaluates the joint, removing abnormal tissues like bone fragments and torn menisci.

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A hind limb in pets refers to their back legs, crucial for strength, stability, and flexibility. Injuries can affect the hip, stifle (knee), tarsus (ankle), and toes, or soft tissues. These can develop suddenly or gradually, impacting a pet’s movement and quality of life. Owners should watch for lameness, swelling, pain, and decreased range of motion.

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Hip dysplasia is a condition characterized by the abnormal growth and development of one or both hip joints in dogs. This can lead to excessive hip laxity, causing degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis over time. It’s often genetic and diet-related, commonly affecting large breeds. Symptoms include difficulty walking, limping, and muscle wasting.

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A slipped kneecap, or luxating patella, is when a dog’s kneecap moves out of its normal groove. It can be medial (inward) or lateral (outward) and is common in certain breeds, causing pain and difficulty walking.

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TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy) is a surgical technique for canine cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) repair. It involves making a circular cut in the tibia (shin bone), rotating the bone’s articular surface to be level with the tibia’s long axis, and then stabilizing it with a plate and screws. This method enhances knee stability and reduces stress on the CCL.

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Cruciate ligament repair addresses damage to the cranial cruciate ligament in dogs, analogous to the human ACL. This common injury causes lameness and arthritis. Surgical options, like bone-cutting or suture-based techniques, aim to restore knee stability. Post-operative care and restricted activity are crucial for successful recovery and prognosis.

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The suture technique, often using extra-capsular suture stabilization (Ex-Cap), repairs a dog’s CrCL/ACL injury by implanting a monofilament nylon suture to stabilize the knee. Scar tissue then develops around the suture, maximizing stability. It’s preferred for smaller, older, or less active dogs and is less expensive than other methods.

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Forelimbs, or front legs, in dogs support all weight-bearing activities. Injuries are common and vary in severity, affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. Signs include lameness, pain, swelling, and decreased range of motion. Causes range from chronic stress and trauma to congenital abnormalities. Diagnosis involves thorough evaluation and advanced tools to determine appropriate treatment.

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Elbow dysplasia is a condition in dogs caused by growth disturbances in the elbow joint, often genetic, leading to lameness and pain. It results from a mismatch in forearm bone growth, causing pressure and cartilage damage. Early diagnosis and treatment, often surgical, are crucial to prevent worsening symptoms.

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Regenerative medicine at Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center uses a pet’s own tissues, like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and stem cells, to heal joint problems caused by age, injury, or illness. These therapies restore joint motion, reduce pain, and improve the quality of life for animals suffering from conditions like osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia.

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