Orthopedic Surgery
At Hales Corners Veterinary Clinic, we are partnered with an orthopedic surgeon to offer the following orthopedic procedures:
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Stabilization
- Tibial-Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)
- Extracapsular (Lateral) Suture Stabilization
You may contact us directly by calling us at 414-425-2339 to schedule a consultation for orthopedic surgery.
Cranial (Anterior) Cruciate Ligament Injury and Stabilization
One of the most common injuries to the knee of dogs is tearing of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). As a result, the shin bone (tibia) slides forward with respect to the thigh bone (femur) causing pain and lameness. The resulting instability affects the cartilage and leads to osteoarthritis (OA). We will help you decide if Tibial-Plateau-Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA), or Extracapsular (Lateral) Suture Stabilization is best for your pet.
Patella Luxation Repair
Patellar luxation (dislocation) is a condition where the knee cap rides outside the femoral groove when the knee is flexed. The condition affects primarily small dogs, especially breeds such as Boston and Yorkshire terriers, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and miniature poodles. If your pet has recurrent or persistent lameness or if other knee injuries occur secondary to the luxating patella, you may schedule a surgical consult with us to discuss if surgical repair is warranted.
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
This is a surgical procedure aimed at restoring pain-free mobility to a diseased or damaged hip by surgically removing the head and neck of the femur (the long leg bone or thighbone). The most common reasons for FHO include fractures involving the hip, hip luxation/dislocation, severe arthritis of the hip, and Legg-Perthes disease. After healing, a “false” joint is created and your pet should walk normally and pain-free.
Limb Amputation
A limb (leg) amputation may be a solution to a difficult medical condition. For some conditions, including cancers or non-treatable fractures, a pet limb amputation can be vital to successful treatment. Dogs and cats can relatively and easily accommodate the loss of one of their four legs and are even known to live wonderfully active lives. Schedule a consult with us and we can walk you through this procedure.
Simple Fracture Repair
When it comes to our pets, fractures can happen for a multitude of reasons. Often surgical fracture repair may be the best option to ensure proper healing and a return to normal activity. Simple fractures—where the bone breaks cleanly and in only one place—can often be successfully repaired using surgical techniques such as pins, plates, or screws to stabilize the bone. Under general anesthesia, our veterinary team carefully aligns the bone fragments and secures them in place, allowing the bone to heal correctly over time. With appropriate post-operative care and rest, most pets recover well and regain full use of the injured limb.
