Animal Orthopedic Surgery

Including Bone Fractures

Bone Fractures
Broken bones are most commonly the result of acute traumas such as falls, motor vehicle accidents, or fights involving other animals, but they can also be the result of a disease affecting the bone and weakening it to the point of breaking. For this reason, high quality radiographs (X-rays) are an imperative part of the examination whenever damage to the skeletal system is suspected.

We do some bone fracture repair surgery at Quail Crossing Animal Hospital such as uncomplicated fractures of the long bones (humerus, radius, tibia, and femur) as well as fractures involving the coxofemoral head (hip joint) requiring a Femoral Head Osteectomy (FHO). However, some bone fractures are best treated by a board certified orthopedic surgeon. We will always discuss all of your options with you to ensure you and your pet receive the best care available.

Not every fracture needs surgery. Many fractures can be treated effectively with the good old cast or splint! We do those too.