Orthopedic surgery is a broad term for surgical repair of the bone or joint. A canine or feline that has broken or fractured a bone due to trauma, or one that is suffering from a congenital condition that affects the joint, may require orthopedic surgery. To make surgical corrections to the bone, the dog will be referred to a veterinary specialist with training and the appropriate tools. Orthopedic Surgery is the most effective procedure for correcting an affected bone or joint and returning the patient to a normal state of health. Some orthopedic surgeries include:
- Cruciate ligament repair
- Limb deformity correction
- Minimally invasive fracture surgery
- Total elbow replacement
- Total hip replacement
- Ligament and tendon reconstruction
- Total knee replacement
- Hip and elbow dysplasia repair