When the coxofemoral joint luxates, the femoral head most commonly moves into a craniodorsal position relative to the acetabulum. To diagnose a craniodorsal luxation of a hip in a dog […]
Your client does NOT HAVE TO GO TO a rehab centre for your average FHO patient to be successful. They can do the work at home under your tutelage and
The small breed dogs that present to you with a fracture of the radius and ulna are typically (but not exclusively) young and have likely fractured their limb by jumping
Scapular fractures are not very common but are worth a mention in this series because they heal so well. Conservative management is often the treatment method of choice for fractures
Very young patients can present to your clinic with diaphyseal humeral or femoral fractures. Unfortunately, they may not have the budget to have the fracture properly repaired, and an amputation
My goal with all of my workshops is not to teach you how to do a surgery, but for you to learn how to do a surgery.
The FHO is often referred to in the textbooks as a salvage procedure. This means that it is a last ditch effort to save limb or life; a lesser choice procedure.
The debate about doing FHO or THR is often endless. When speaking to most board certified surgeons, the THR wins; but in my opinion it is very much case dependent.