Orthopaedic Surgery
Orthopaedics is the field of medicine and surgery that treats injury and disease of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the bones, joints,
ligaments, muscles and tendons of the body.
Orthopaedic surgery is commonly used for fracture repairs in cats and dogs.
Furthermore, it can help with:
- Ligament and tendon repairs
- Muscles and joint problems such as hip dysplasia
- Osteoarthritis
Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgery is a varied discipline and includes surgical procedures that do not fall under the remit of orthopaedic surgery.
Soft tissue surgery is surgery for pets when operating on parts of the body other than the nervous or musculoskeletal system.
It includes:
- Neutering
- Lump removal
- Exploratory surgery
- Wound reconstruction
Ultrasound
Ultrasound scanning allows examination of and identifies changes in your pets' internal organs. It is commonly used to assess organs in the abdomen such at the bladder, kidneys and liver. It can also be used to assess the heart.
