Local Hobe Sound Veterinarian Office

1. Hobe Sound Animal Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics is the branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, skin, and connective tissue are all considered parts of the musculoskeleton. Orthopedists treat conditions affecting the muscles, bones, joints, and related structures.

2. Fractures
Fractures occur when bone breaks due to trauma or disease. A fracture may involve only a small area of bone, or it may extend through the entire length of the bone. Common types of fractures include those of the arm, leg, pelvis, ribs, skull, and jaw. Fractures are classified according to their location in the body, type of injury involved, and whether the bone heals without intervention.

3. Arthritis
Arthritis is inflammation of a joint. There are two forms of arthritis: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage deteriorates, causing pain and stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis causes damage to the synovial membrane, which produces fluid that accumulates between the lining of the joint capsule and the joint itself. This thickens the lining, narrowing the space around the joint and making movement difficult. The most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, tenderness, swelling, and limited motion.

1. Hobe Sound Dog Laparoscopic Ovariectomy
Laparoscopic ovariectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove the ovaries from female dogs. This surgery is performed using a laparoscope, small camera attached to a light source and a long thin tube called a trocar.

2. Portosystemic Shunt Ligation
Portosystemic shunt ligations are surgical procedures that redirect blood flow away from the liver and back to the heart. They are commonly used to treat portosystemic shunts in dogs. A portosystemic shunt occurs when a vein bypasses the liver and returns blood directly to the heart. When this happens, the liver cannot filter toxins from the blood. As a result, the dog may develop problems related to the buildup of toxic substances in the bloodstream.

3. Splenectomy
Splenectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the spleen. It is often used to treat immune disorders in dogs. The spleen filters red blood cells and white blood cells from the blood. If the spleen does not work properly, the blood will contain too many red blood cells or white blood cells. This condition is known as splenic dysfunction.