Orthopaedic surgeries for dogs in Surrey Hills, NSW

Common procedures we manage

• Cranial cruciate ligament surgery stabilises the knee after a ligament tear. It reduces pain and helps slow arthritis. We discuss technique options and rehab milestones.
• Patellar luxation surgery deepens or realigns the kneecap groove to prevent recurrent slipping and lameness in small breeds.
• Fracture repair uses plates, pins or external frames to hold bones in position while they heal in alignment.
• Hip dysplasia care ranges from medical management to referral for total hip replacement where appropriate.
• Elbow dysplasia and other joint disease are investigated with imaging and treated with tailored pain control and referral for advanced arthroscopy if indicated.

What to expect

• No food after 9 pm the night before surgery. They can drink during the night, but water should be removed first thing in the morning.
• On the day of the surgery, we would prefer to receive our patients between 8:30-9:00 am (if it’s more convenient, they can stay with us from the night before surgery at no extra cost.) Contact us for pickup/drop-off services.
• All surgical patients go through a pre-surgical consult at admission.
• For all surgeries and procedures, consent forms need to be signed at admission.
• We strongly recommend pre-anesthetic blood work for all animals going under general anesthetics (we are pleased to offer this crucial service at a very affordable price).
  By the end of the day of the operation, you will be contacted with a full report of the surgery.

Recovery and rehabilitation

Short, frequent leash walks replace free running while tissues heal. Simple home exercises, gentle range-of-motion work and weight control make a real difference. Rechecks confirm healing and guide safe activity increases. Where helpful, we coordinate physiotherapy.