Our Surgical Treatments

Hip Replacement Surgery

As pet owners ourselves, we understand the joy that comes from long walks and playful moments with our dogs and cats. However, as our pets age, their hip joints often suffer from the wear and tear of an active life. To help them stay active and pain-free, we offer hip replacement surgery, effectively addressing hip dysplasia—the leading cause of lameness in dogs.

What is Hip Dysplasia?

Hip dysplasia is a common skeletal condition where the protective cartilage around the hip joint erodes, leading to abnormal friction between the bones. This friction causes inflammation, resulting in pain, uneven walking, and poor support of body weight. Common symptoms include an uneven gait or weakness in the rear legs.

Total Hip Replacement is the only treatment that fully restores limb mobility and prevents the recurrence of hip dysplasia.

What is Total Hip Replacement?

Total Hip Replacement is a surgical procedure where the arthritic ball and socket hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic one. This is the only treatment that fully restores the range of motion and mobility while preventing hip dysplasia from recurring. This is a complex surgery that requires the vet to undergo special training.

Dr Woo performs hip replacement surgeries to help pets live pain-free lives and return to their happy, active selves. Hip replacements can be performed on both dogs and cats, and is equally effective for both large and small breeds.

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