Your pet is vulnerable to a wide range of injuries and illnesses, including conditions impacting the musculoskeletal system. This system is made up of organs, muscles, and bones that work to stabilize function and mobility. When an animal develops a musculoskeletal-based issue, the next step is to get them checked in with a local orthopedic surgeon. At the Magnolia Animal Hospital, our veterinarian staff is providing quality orthopedic care to the pets of Raleigh, North Carolina. A vet at our animal hospital is here to help provide pet care and affordable pet surgery.
What is Orthopedic Veterinary Care?
Orthopedics is a branch that offers both surgical and nonsurgical methods of treating the musculoskeletal system. For dogs, the most common orthopedic problems may include hip dysplasia, torn ligaments, and spinal disc disease.
Like humans, cats and dogs experience these medical issues at high rates. However, veterinary care often involves different methods and techniques in treating an animal. That's since animals have different sets of body structures. In hip replacement surgery, a dog will have a vastly different shape from a human's hip.
Treatment Options by an Orthopedic Surgeon
Orthopedic treatment will depend on the animal's circumstances and needs. During an orthopedic session, it's common for a veterinarian at our animal hospital to perform examinations on the animal's musculoskeletal regions. This may come in the form of a comprehensive vet exam. If a problem is found, the orthopedic surgeon may be able to perform one of the following treatments:
- Knee chondroplasty or meniscectomy
- Knee replacement
- Shoulder decompression
- Carpal tunnel relief
- Bone fracture repair
- Tendon repair
- Hip replacement
- Laminectomy
- Shoulder debridement
- Lumbar spinal fusion
- Spinal disc surgery
When undergoing orthopedic surgery, our staff will want to make sure that the pet is safe and calm. Should you have any questions about the surgery, the pre-surgery preparation, or the post-surgery care, feel free to ask our veterinary providers about this process. Our staff can help you be well informed and assured about our practices.
Get Affordable Pet Surgery with a Veterinary Orthopedic Surgeon at Our Animal Hospital
Whether you want your pet to receive advanced orthopedic surgery or a simple checkup, we at Magnolia Animal Hospital serving Raleigh, NC, can help with a veterinarian or a veterinary orthopedic surgeon at our animal hospital. In addition to orthopedic care, we're offering medication, spaying, neutering, disease prevention, and wellness programs for your pet. Contact the hospital at (919) 873-9190 to schedule an appointment. We'd love to schedule an orthopedic-based session for your pet to help us provide you affordable pet surgery.
