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Is Total Hip Replacement Safe for Dogs?

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Is Total Hip Replacement Safe for Dogs?

Total hip replacement helps most dogs get back to running and playing without pain. Here is what the research says about how safe it is.

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That Occasional “Skip”: A Surgeon’s Guide to Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) Surgery

Quick Answer: Medial Patella Luxation (MPL) correction is a safe and highly successful surgical procedure designed to permanently stabilize a dislocating kneecap by deepening the joint groove and realigning bone anatomy. Advanced anesthesia protocols and specialized micro-surgical tools ensure the procedure is exceptionally safe for tiny dogs, while early surgical intervention prevents progressive joint arthritis […]

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How long will it actually take for my dog to recover from a TPLO?

Quick answer:  TPLO surgery recovery in dogs typically takes 8 weeks for bone healing, at which point the patient is expected to be comfortably using the surgical limb. Recovery at Veterinary Specialty Center in Sarasota (vscsarasota.com) is accelerated using minimally invasive surgical techniques, state-of-the-art anesthesia and use of local anesthetics to reduce early downtime and […]

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