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cruciate ligament rupture using a synthetic suture to mimic the ligament\u2019s function."},{"id":251,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/patellar-luxation\/","slug":"patellar-luxation","title":"Patellar Luxation","excerpt":"Patellar luxation correction surgery realigns the kneecap in dogs and cats, preventing dislocation and improving joint stability and comfort."},{"id":785,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/ocd\/","slug":"ocd","title":"OCD","excerpt":"OCD treatment involves removing loose cartilage in pets' joints using minimally invasive arthroscopy, improving mobility and reducing pain."},{"id":255,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/total-knee-replacement\/","slug":"total-knee-replacement","title":"Total knee replacement","excerpt":"Knee replacement surgery substitutes a diseased knee joint with an artificial one, significantly improving function and reducing pain for pets suffering from advanced arthritis or injury.\n"}]},{"title":"Elbow","slug":"elbow","excerpt":"","procedures":[{"id":275,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/advanced-imaging\/arthroscopy\/","slug":"arthroscopy","title":"Arthroscopy","excerpt":"Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure using a small surgical scope to examine and treat joint diseases in pets, reducing complications and recovery times."},{"id":257,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/total-elbow-replacement\/","slug":"total-elbow-replacement","title":"Total elbow replacement","excerpt":"Elbow replacement addresses severe elbow joint damage by implanting a prosthetic joint, enhancing mobility and relieving chronic pain in pets with advanced elbow dysplasia or arthritis."}]},{"title":"Hip","slug":"hip","excerpt":"","procedures":[{"id":241,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/fho\/","slug":"fho","title":"FHO","excerpt":"Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) is a salvage procedure for severe hip joint conditions in pets, improving pain and mobility but not restoring full function."},{"id":259,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/total-hip-replacement\/","slug":"total-hip-replacement","title":"Total hip replacement","excerpt":"Hip replacement involves replacing a damaged hip joint with a prosthesis, alleviating pain and restoring mobility in pets with severe arthritis or hip dysplasia."},{"id":245,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/hip-dislocation-reduction-with-toggle\/","slug":"hip-dislocation-reduction-with-toggle","title":"Hip dislocation reduction with Toggle","excerpt":"Hip dislocation treatment in pets involves repositioning the joint, either through non-surgical closed reduction or surgical open reduction with internal fixation."},{"id":227,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/fracture-repair\/","slug":"fracture-repair","title":"Minimally invasive fracture repair","excerpt":"Fracture repair stabilizes broken bones in pets, restoring their function and minimizing pain 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health."},{"id":235,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/triple-pelvic-osteotomy-for-early-hip-dysplasia\/","slug":"triple-pelvic-osteotomy-for-early-hip-dysplasia","title":"Triple pelvic osteotomy for early hip dysplasia","excerpt":"Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) surgically corrects hip dysplasia in young pets, improving joint alignment and stability to prevent arthritis and enhance long-term mobility."}]}]}],"procedures":[{"id":261,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/neurosurgery\/ventral-slot\/","slug":"ventral-slot","title":"Ventral slot","excerpt":"Ventral Slot surgery treats herniated discs in the neck of pets, relieving pressure on the spinal cord and restoring mobility."},{"id":263,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/neurosurgery\/vertebral-fracture-repair\/","slug":"vertebral-fracture-repair","title":"Vertebral fracture repair","excerpt":"Vertebral fracture or luxation repair stabilizes and realigns the spine in pets, restoring function and preventing 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systems."},{"id":229,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/correction-of-angular-limb-deformity\/","slug":"correction-of-angular-limb-deformity","title":"Correction of angular limb deformity","excerpt":"Angular limb deformity correction in pets realigns bones through surgery, improving limb function, appearance, and mobility."},{"id":231,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/ulnar-ostectomy\/","slug":"ulnar-ostectomy","title":"Ulnar ostectomy","excerpt":"Ulnar ostectomy surgically removes a segment of the ulna to alleviate forelimb deformities, pain, or joint dysfunction, improving mobility and restoring proper limb alignment in pets."},{"id":237,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/partial-and-pan-carpal-arthrodesis\/","slug":"partial-and-pan-carpal-arthrodesis","title":"Partial and pan-carpal Arthrodesis","excerpt":"Partial and pan-carpal arthrodesis permanently stabilizes the wrist joint in pets, addressing pain and dysfunction from severe trauma or chronic instability, restoring comfort and mobility."},{"id":239,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/central-tarsal-bone-luxation-fracture-repair\/","slug":"central-tarsal-bone-luxation-fracture-repair","title":"Central tarsal bone luxation\/fracture repair","excerpt":"Central tarsal bone luxation or fracture repair restores stability and mobility in the hock joint of pets, addressing injuries caused by trauma or ligament damage."},{"id":275,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/advanced-imaging\/arthroscopy\/","slug":"arthroscopy","title":"Arthroscopy","excerpt":"Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure using a small surgical scope to examine and treat joint diseases in pets, reducing complications and recovery times."},{"id":243,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/medial-shoulder-instability-repairs\/","slug":"medial-shoulder-instability-repairs","title":"Medial shoulder instability repairs","excerpt":"Medial shoulder instability repair 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comfort."},{"id":785,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/ocd\/","slug":"ocd","title":"OCD","excerpt":"OCD treatment involves removing loose cartilage in pets' joints using minimally invasive arthroscopy, improving mobility and reducing pain."},{"id":255,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/total-knee-replacement\/","slug":"total-knee-replacement","title":"Total knee replacement","excerpt":"Knee replacement surgery substitutes a diseased knee joint with an artificial one, significantly improving function and reducing pain for pets suffering from advanced arthritis or injury.\n"},{"id":257,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/total-elbow-replacement\/","slug":"total-elbow-replacement","title":"Total elbow replacement","excerpt":"Elbow replacement addresses severe elbow joint damage by implanting a prosthetic joint, enhancing mobility and relieving chronic pain in pets with advanced elbow dysplasia or arthritis."},{"id":241,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/fho\/","slug":"fho","title":"FHO","excerpt":"Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) is a salvage procedure for severe hip joint conditions in pets, improving pain and mobility but not restoring full function."},{"id":259,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/total-hip-replacement\/","slug":"total-hip-replacement","title":"Total hip replacement","excerpt":"Hip replacement involves replacing a damaged hip joint with a prosthesis, alleviating pain and restoring mobility in pets with severe arthritis or hip dysplasia."},{"id":245,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/hip-dislocation-reduction-with-toggle\/","slug":"hip-dislocation-reduction-with-toggle","title":"Hip dislocation reduction with Toggle","excerpt":"Hip dislocation treatment in pets involves repositioning the joint, either through non-surgical closed reduction or surgical open reduction with internal fixation."},{"id":233,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/juvenile-pubic-symphysiodesis-jps\/","slug":"juvenile-pubic-symphysiodesis-jps","title":"Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS)","excerpt":"Juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) is a preventative surgical procedure that enhances hip joint development in young pets at risk of hip dysplasia, improving long-term joint health."},{"id":235,"url":"https:\/\/vroc.vet\/procedures\/orthopedic\/triple-pelvic-osteotomy-for-early-hip-dysplasia\/","slug":"triple-pelvic-osteotomy-for-early-hip-dysplasia","title":"Triple pelvic osteotomy for early hip dysplasia","excerpt":"Triple pelvic osteotomy (TPO) surgically corrects hip dysplasia in young pets, improving joint alignment and stability to prevent arthritis and enhance long-term mobility."}]}
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