Neurosurgery:
Intervertebral disc herniation
Spinal tumors
Spinal fractures
Spinal instability
Peripheral nerve disorders
Laser disc ablation
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:
Laser disc ablation
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. Comfortable patients are much happier
and recover more quickly.
MRI
Veterinary Surgery Center has a full sized human grade 1.0 Tesla high
field MRI system to acquire high resolution images of the spine, brain,
extremities, soft tissues and other anatomical structures. MRI is a
highly advanced, non-invasive modality that uses a super-conducting
magnet and radio frequencies to obtain images. Although this modality
is common in human medicine, it has been underutilized in veterinary
medicine. MRI is considered the gold standard imaging technique for the
brain and spinal cord in both humans and animals in addition to having
many other diagnostic uses. The most appropriate imaging technique for
your pet/patient will be dependent on several factors which can be
discussed with you by one of our surgeons.
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