Canine Total Hip Replacement
Does your dog suffer from hip dysplasia? Issues with the hips can cause serious pain and discomfort, which no one wants to see in their beloved pet. The Canine Joint Center at VCA Animal Specialty Group Los Angeles has the solution to your dog’s hip problems, offering innovative surgical solutions such as total hip replacement.
Canine Hip Dysplasia Has Met Its Match
The Biomedtrix Lateral Bolt Femoral Stem and surgical technique, first introduced by Dr. Wendelburg in 2013, has revolutionized canine hip dysplasia treatment. Thousands of successful procedures have been performed worldwide, nearly eliminating the subsidence fractures of the medial calcar seen with previous implant designs. This innovation is now widely regarded as the gold standard in femoral stem technology.
The surgeons at ASG have completed over 1,500 successful hip replacements, significantly enhancing the quality of life for dogs with hip issues. The success rate of the new Lateral Bolt BFX total hip replacement exceeds 97%, enabling dogs to regain full rear limb function.
A Better Quality of Life Begins in the Hips
Hip replacements aim to restore veterinary patients to good, pain-free function for the rest of their lives. Total Hip Replacement (THR) is beneficial for hip dysplasia, as well as hip fractures and dislocations, and can be performed on patients from just under a year old to those in their geriatric years.
The BioMedtrix Lateral Bolt BFX Cementless THR System, developed by ASG’s Dr. Kirk Wendelburg, is one of the most common hip replacement systems used today. With exceptionally high short- and long-term success rates, it remains one of the best solutions for canine hip problems. Over the past 30 years, Dr. Wendelburg and ASG have performed life-changing hip replacements on dogs of all breeds and sizes.
Trusted Canine Hip Replacement Experts
Total Hip Replacement requires specialized training to ensure reliability. Originally adapted from human orthopedic procedures, this surgery has evolved over many years, continually benefiting from the expertise and support of veterinary industry pioneers.
Recovery
- The average length of a THR surgical procedure is approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
- Patients typically stay in the hospital for two days following surgery.
- Many patients begin using their operated limb the same day as surgery.
- For approximately two months after surgery, activity should be supervised and limited to leash walks.
Contact Our Hospital to Learn More
If you want to learn more about how Total Hip Replacement (THR) surgery can benefit your dog, contact our specialists today.
