Neurosurgery:
Intervertebral disc herniation
Spinal tumors
Spinal fractures
Spinal instability
Peripheral nerve disorders
Orthopedic Surgery:
Joint surgery/arthroscopy
Cranial cruciate ligament repair
Fracture reconstruction
Limb deformity/congenital
Defect repair
Ligament/tendon reconstruction
Hip dysplasia/pelvic osteotomy
Cementless total hip replacement
Femoral head ostectomy
Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis
Laser Surgery:
Respiratory surgery
Cancer surgery
Oral Surgery
Others:
We also specialize in the following surgical services: Thoracic/Cardiovascular
Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Urinary/Reproductive Surgery, Endocrine
Surgery, Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery, Ear/Nose/Throat Surgery,
Oncologic (Cancer) Surgery.
Anesthesia:
All cases anesthetized for major surgery have an intravenous catheter
for fluid and medication administration. Each patient is administered
fluid through a pediatric fluid warmer to hasten recovery and maintain
body temperatures. This is especially critical for older and small
patients or those patients having a long surgical procedure.
Each case has a breathing tube in the airway (endotracheal tube)
to ensure adequate ventilation of the lungs. We use the safest gas
anesthetics available (ISO and SEVO) and all patients breathe 100%
oxygen while anesthetized and during the early phase of recovery.
All cases are maintained on a circulating hot water blanket to help
prevent low body temperature. Also, each case is monitored continuously
by a technician. Monitoring equipment includes an EKG, oxygen saturation
monitor, pulse indicator, end tidal CO2 monitors and esophageal stethoscope
that the technician uses to directly monitor heart and respiratory
rates.
All cases are observed until the airway tube can be safely removed.
X-Ray (Radiology):
Myelography for discovery of disc ruptures, intraspinal tumors, spinal
canal abnormalities, etc.
Specialized X-Ray studies such as barium swallow and excretory urogram
to diagnose problems of the esophagus and urinary systems.
Multiple other uses.
Computed Tomography (CT scan):
Computed tomographic examinations are
valuable in diagnosing diseases where more commonly used imaging
modalities do not provide a diagnosis or enough information to fully
evaluate and make an accurate diagnosis. CT scanners are now
more readily available and are within the economic resources of many
clients. Careful selection of cases to receive CT examinations
is important, and knowledge of what diagnostic information can be
provided is essential in working up the diagnostic protocol for animal
patients. This will often provide a level of health care many
clients are seeking for their animals.
Endoscopy/Arthroscopy:
Flexible endoscopy is used for direct visualization of the gastrointestinal
and respiratory tracts.
Rigid endoscopy is used for direct visualization of the joints (arthroscopy),
ears, nasal passages, female reproductive and urinary systems, intra-abdominal
structures (laparoscopy) and structures within the chest (thoracoscopy).
A biopsy to obtain tissue from organs or masses can be obtained during
endoscopy to determine if pathology is present.
Joint Fluid Analysis:
Joint fluid can be obtained to help diagnose an obscure lameness
or joint swelling.
Pain Management:
Our surgeons and staff demand adequate and appropriate pain management
in our patients before, during and after any procedure. A prescription
for pain medications to control pain at home after your pet's release
is also standard. We also can provide your pet with a pain patch,
if indicated. Comfortable patients are much happier and recover more
quickly.
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