By: Samantha Thomas DVM Candidate In our companion animals, dogs are generally the first to come to mind when we think about orthopedic diseases. Because of their lifestyle of running, playing, swimming, and more, dogs are well acquainted with a variety of...
Genetics, breed, conformation and body condition are factors which may contribute to the development of orthopedic disease in our pets. There are other risk factors that the relationship is more difficult to interpret, such as sex, alteration status and age. While...
Regenerative medicine refers to therapies that aim to restore orthopedic function and alleviate pain using the body’s own tools, such as stem cells and blood products. Our veterinary clinic offers stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP is used...
Rupture of Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament is one of the most common orthopedic injuries affecting our pets. The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is an important structure stabilizing the knee in dogs, it is equivalent to the anterior...
In April we are going to focus our social media efforts on discussing orthopedic conditions affecting our pets and various treatment modalities. Dr. Chris Franklin has a special interest in orthopedic surgery and medical management, and has undergone additional...
