ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
We perform many types of orthopedic (bone) surgeries in our clinic. Because we want to ensure that our patients receive the best possible outcome, for very complex surgeries, we occasionally refer them to board-certified orthopedic surgeons or have an orthopedic specialist perform surgery at our clinic.
Leg fractures are the most common orthopedic problem presented at our clinic and usually result from a mishap with an automobile. They can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the location and type of fracture. We can apply a cast to treat certain fractures; however, many fractures will require surgical intervention:
- “Pinning” stabilizes the fracture by inserting a long stainless steel rod into the middle of the bone across the fractured area.
- “Plating” involves attaching a flat stainless steel plate to the bone using screws on either side of the fracture.
- “External fixation” stabilizes fractures using a series of pins on the outside of the leg that pass through the skin and into the bone on either side of the fracture.
Please contact us if you have any questions about these procedures or if you think your pet might benefit from them.
ATWATER
2100 Bell Drive
Atwater, CA 95301
Phone: (209) 358-6000
Fax: (209) 383-9176
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday*
8:00am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday
*Closed on the second and fourth Saturday of each month
MERCED
3200 North G Street
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: (209) 383-0555
Fax: (209) 383-0590
Mon – Fri 7:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday*
8:00am – 12:30pm
1:30pm – 5:00pm
Closed Sunday
*Closed on the first and third Saturday of each month