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Treating Lameness With Orthopedic Veterinary Surgery

also see Dog Lameness 

Orthopedic veterinary surgery successfully treats lameness in dogs. Orthopedic surgery covers the muscular and skeletal systems including: bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.

Conditions Aided by Orthopedic Surgery

With orthopedic veterinary surgery, specialists repair bones, repair joints to eliminate arthritis or fix genetic ailments. Hip dysplasia occurs in many breeds including German Shepherds and Dachshunds. With surgical techniques, preventing dysplasia is possible.

Orthopedic surgery techniques help with a variety of other conditions that cause lameness. The list includes:

Benefits for your Pet

Orthopedic surgeons equip their offices with up-to-date equipment. A correct diagnosis of your pet's problem occurs quickly. With advanced surgical techniques, your pet's recovery is often faster.

Choosing an Orthopedic Surgeon

A specialist in orthopedic veterinary surgery must provide proof that he/she passed the American College of Veterinary Surgeons surgical training program. This specialty program provides hours of surgical training and diagnosis skills. ACVS.org offers a search engine to find qualified orthopedic surgeons in your area.

also see Motor or Motion Problems

also see Fibrocartilaginous infarct

also see Leg Problems in Dogs

also see Lameness in Dogs

also see Surgical Repair of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs

also see Patella Luxation and treatment in Dogs

also see Orthopedic Disorders of Dogs

also see Panosteitis