Fracture Management
Orthopedics is the study of bones, joints, and their surrounding structures. ProFormance Canine provides complete lameness evaluations and certifications utilizing advanced radiographic techniques, Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) and PennHip views. We are also equipped to repair all types of traumatic injuries and fractures using bandaging, pins and wires, plates and screws, intramedullary nails, and the latest in linear and circular external skeletal fixators. We are also one of the most experienced facilities in the area to perform the Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) for stabilizing cruciate ligament injuries in the knee. ProFormance Canine also provides treatments for developmental orthopedic problems like hip dysplasia, OCD, and angular limb deformities. We are able to perform advanced surgeries like triple pelvic osteotomies (TPO’s) and total hip replacements for hip dysplasia, as well as, limb straightening and lengthening using the Ilizarov technique.
The repair of a severely fractured tibia which is close to the tarsal joint. The C-arm allows visualization of the joint for precise implant placement.