Orthopedic Surgeries For Pets In Newhall, CA At All Creatures Veterinary Center
If your dog or cat is limping, slowing down, or just not doing well like themselves, it can be worrying. At All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall, we understand how hard it is to see a beloved pet struggle with pain or mobility issues. That is why we provide pet orthopedic surgeries created to ease discomfort, restore movement, and help your best friend get back to enjoying life.
Here is a list of common orthopedic surgeries performed on pets:
Bone Fracture Repairs
- Internal Fixation: Use of plates, screws, or pins to stabilize and repair fractures.
- External Fixation: Use of external frames and pins to stabilize fractures.
- Intramedullary Pinning: Insertion of a metal rod into the marrow cavity of a bone to stabilize fractures.
Joint Surgeries
- Total Hip Replacement (THR): Replacement of a diseased or damaged hip joint with a prosthetic joint.
- Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO): Removal of the femoral head and neck to alleviate pain from hip dysplasia or arthritis.
- Elbow Dysplasia Surgery: Correction of developmental abnormalities in the elbow joint.
- Luxating Patella Surgery: Realignment of the kneecap to correct patellar luxation.
- Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive surgery using a camera and instruments to diagnose and treat joint conditions.
Ligament and Tendon Surgeries
- Cruciate Ligament Repair: Surgical repair of torn cranial cruciate ligaments or torn ligaments (e.g., TPLO – Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy, TTA – Tibial Tuberosity Advancement).
- Patellar Tendon Repair: Repair of ruptured or damaged patellar tendons.
- Achilles Tendon Repair: Repair of torn or ruptured Achilles tendons.
Spinal Surgeries
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) Surgery: Removal of herniated or degenerated intervertebral discs to relieve spinal cord compression.
- Laminectomy: Removal of part of the vertebral bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord.
- Spinal Fusion: Stabilization of the spine using bone grafts and hardware to fuse vertebrae.
Developmental and Congenital Conditions
- Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) Surgery: Removal of loose cartilage fragments and smoothing of joint surfaces.
- Angular Limb Deformity Correction: Surgical correction of abnormal bone growth causing limb deformities.
- Hip Dysplasia Surgery: Various procedures to correct or alleviate pain from hip dysplasia, including juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) and triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO).
Other Orthopedic Procedures
- Bone Grafting: Use of bone grafts to promote healing in fractures or bone defects.
- Amputation: Removal of a limb due to severe trauma, cancer, or other irreversible conditions.
- Arthrodesis: Surgical fusion of a joint to alleviate pain and stabilize the joint.
- Meniscal Surgery: Repair or removal of damaged meniscus tissue in the knee.
What The Process Looks Like
Consultation – We will start with a gentle exam and imaging to find out what is really going on.
The Procedure – Our experienced surgeons operate with safety and care as the top priority.
Recovery & Aftercare – You will go home with clear instructions and support from our team. We will even help with exercises and rehab ideas to speed healing.
Regular Visits – We will check in on progress and cheer alongside you as your pet gets back to their old self.
At All Creatures Veterinary Center in Newhall, CA, we believe every pet deserves to live a happy, pain-free life. If you have seen limping, stiffness, or signs of discomfort in your pet, don’t wait; give us a call. Together, we will find the best way forward so your furry friend can get back on their paws and back to doing what they love the most.
