Orthopedic Pet Surgery

Cruciate, patella luxation, and hip surgery

Orthopedic surgery is not offered at Berkeley Veterinary Center. Our veterinary staff is trained to examine and diagnose many orthopedic conditions that may occur with your pet. We can offer palliative treatment, but will often refer you to either Garden State Veterinary Specialists in Eatontown or Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Red Bank for all orthopedic surgeries.

Though orthopedic surgery is most commonly used to treat fractured bones, it can also be used to treat congenital defects such as elbow dysplasia and patellar luxation. Joint replacement, such as total knee replacement, is also considered an orthopedic surgery.

Conditions that can be treated with orthopedic surgery include:

• Amputation
• Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Repair
• Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO)
• Patella Luxation Repair
• Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
• Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA)

Any pet that undergoes orthopedic surgery will require at least two weeks of restricted exercise and constant monitoring. It’s important to understand that almost all orthopedic surgeries come with a lengthy recovery time and, depending on how well your pet is doing towards the end of their recovery, we may recommend canine rehabilitation.

Schedule an appointment by calling us at (732) 269-3600 or request online to learn more about orthopedic surgery.