Pet Orthopedic Surgery
Our veterinary team specializes in pet orthopedic surgery, providing compassionate care and expert solutions to help your pet regain mobility and live a happier, healthier life.
Pet Orthopedic Surgery
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
The most common orthopedic injury we treat is a torn ACL. We use the Lateral Suture technique to repair this injury. On average, Riverbend Animal Hospital surgically treats over 250 torn ACLs annually.
Patellar Luxation Repair
Patellar luxation is most commonly a congenital problem. To minimize arthritis in the future, it is best to repair these locations before the patient is two years old.
Tendon Repair
The most common tendon injury we see is the torn Achilles tendon, but we also repair torn tendons.
Femoral Head and Neck Excision
This procedure treats Legg Perthes disease, fractures, and severe arthritis of the hip joint. It relieves pain and improves hip function.
Osteochondritis Dessicans Repair
OCD is a congenital problem resulting in a painful cartilage defect in a joint. It occurs most commonly in the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hock. Surgery will decrease pain, increase mobility, and minimize arthritis down the road.
Fragmented Coronoid Process and Ununited Anconeal Process Repair
FCP and UAP are forms of elbow dysplasia, a congenital problem seen most commonly in rapidly growing large breed dogs, especially retrievers. Surgery relieves pain, increases function, and minimizes future arthritis.
Fracture Repairs
We repair all types of fractures using multiple techniques.
Veterinary Services in Hadley, MA
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Riverbend Animal Hospital. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.