Orthopedic Surgery
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Our
surgical suite is fully equipped to perform most common orthopedic procedures
including bone fracture and ligament repairs, joint surgery, and bone biopsies.
Our doctors have collectively over 40 years of orthopedic surgery experience.
Prior to surgery, each patient receives a thorough physical examination to
identify any existing medical conditions that might endanger his or her health. Because not
all problems can be detected on examination, all surgery patients undergo
pre-anesthetic blood testing. These tests give us a more complete picture of
your pet's health and allow us to tailor an anesthetic regimen that is specific
for each patient.
All
patients receive an intervenous catheter to allow us to give iv fluids if
necessary as well as
pain medication. During
surgery, your pet's vital signs are monitored through a state-of-the-art
surgical monitoring system called Life Window; additionally, he or she will also
be observed closely by one of our registered veterinary technicians. Life Window
is a computer that minute to minute tracks blood pressure, oxygen content of the
blood, core temperature, EKG heart tracings, and carbon dioxide levels in the
exhaled air. After surgery, this information is added electronically to the
patients computer records. |
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