The work of our specialists extends far beyond the field of traumatic injuries; it also includes the study of natural or acquired injuries in their preventive, therapeutic, rehabilitative and research aspects that affect the movement of animals.
Main procedures and pathologies:
Fractures and luxations.
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture.
Hip and elbow dysplasia.
Tendon and ligament injuries.
Therapeutic options:
Traumatological surgery.
Conservative treatment for selected injuries.
Collaboration with rehabilitation for optimal recovery.
Conservative treatments are based on:
Closed reduction of bone fractures.
Use of soft bandages (compression, Velpeau, Gillchrist, Robert-Jones bandages).
Splint placement.
Gentle or skeletal traction.
The most common traumatological surgeries for dogs and cats are for treating fractures. This is because their most typical injuries are caused by being run over or falling from heights. Also, a very frequent injury in dogs is the rupture of the cruciate ligament in the knee.
Depending on the type of injury and the bone or joint that is affected: shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, etc., we apply different techniques to solve the problem. Using plates, screws, fixators, needles or minimally invasive techniques such as arthroscopy.
