Veterinary Orthopedics and Trauma Care in Los Angeles
There are different causes of sprains and fractures. More often than not, the injury is the result of an accident. In this situation, you can't put off going to the doctor until later, because the animal is suffering, the injured area may be exposed to infection, and the bone may not heal properly.
No matter what happens to your pet, take it to our veterinary hospital. A qualified veterinary trauma surgeon in Los Angeles humanely performs an examination and uses instrumental techniques to examine your pet.
Diagnosis of orthopedic pathologies and injuries
Veterinary Hospital Animal Clinic International's specialists strictly adhere to the rule: to diagnose every patient accurately. For this purpose, the visual examination is followed by such examinations as:
- X-rays.
- Computerized Tomography (CT).
- Ultrasonography (ultrasound).
- Endoscopy.
The choice of examination method depends on the location and extent of the injury. Years of practice in the field of trauma medicine and carefully selected treatments give professionals in the field of trauma medicine the opportunity to help a patient recover from his or her injury as quickly as possible.
Varieties of Treatments
At our veterinary clinic, veterinarians help manage sprains, fractures, and joint abnormalities. The range of care available for medics at our veterinary center includes services such as:
- Osteosynthesis of pelvic, skull, tail, spine and scapula bones.
- Joint replacement.
- Correction of hip dysplasia.
- Treatment of medial patella dislocation.
- Operations on the spinal cord.
- Surgical treatment of ligaments and tendons.
- Amputation of limbs that cannot be cured.
- Correction of failed bone integrity repair.
- Intensive care of cranial trauma.
Has your pet been injured in a fall, an emergency or a domestic accident, such as being pinched by a door? Bring your pet to Veterinary Hospital Animal Clinic International.
No transportation available? We recommend calling a veterinarian at home to provide first aid and transport patient to the veterinary clinic.
Be attentive to your pet's well-being. Very often the vigilance of the caregiver can preserve a pet's high quality of life even after an injury or orthopedic illness.