Orthopedic surgery refers to bone and ligament surgery. There are many different situations where bone surgery may be necessary including leg fractures, hip dysplasia, disc disease, cruciate ligament rupture etc. We refer our patients to a Board Certified surgeon to perform most orthopedic procedures.
Anterior cruciate ligament rupture is the most common orthopedic problem presented at our clinic. For most patients a repair can be done here by Dr. Joe Rousseau. For dogs weighing over 75 pounds there is a new procedure to repair this ligament called a TPLO. This procedure actually changes the configuration of the joint thereby giving a more permanent fix. Technically it is much more difficult to do and for that reason is referred to the specialists at www.vetemergency.ca.
Other orthopedic conditions are managed on a case by case basis.
