Pelvic Fractures in the dogs and cats can be treated without surgery
Most pelvic fractures can be managed conservatively using pain…
Managing fractures of the scapula in dogs and cats can be very easy
Scapular fractures are not very common but are worth a mention…
Fractures of the paw do not need surgery
Fractures of the paw involve any or all of the bones of the…
Do puppies and kittens with physeal fractures always need surgery?
Fractures of the physes are always best managed surgically. The…
Do all articular fractures in cats and dogs need surgery?
All articular fractures should be surgically repaired. Why? Incongruence…
Puppies and kittens with fractures of the humerus or femur
Very young patients can present to your clinic with diaphyseal…
Learning Online
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.
Rehab at Home
Post-op FHO patient - To send to a rehab centre or not?
FHO not a salvage procedure
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.
Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) versus Total Hip Replacement (THR)
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.