As in humans, fractures are relatively common in both dogs and cats. The type of fractures that occur can vary greatly and with that there are a wide range of treatments available.
Whilst fractures can be distressing for both the pet and owner, the positive news is that, with the correct treatment, most fractures in dogs and cats will heal well with the majority of animals regaining normal use of their limbs.
Treatment options
The best treatment for most pets is to undergo a surgical procedure in which the broken bones are realigned and stabilised. Options for stabilising the bones include:
- Bone plates and screws
- Pins that are placed inside the bone
- External frames that are connected to the bone using pins going through the skin.
Some fractures are relatively simple to manage, and others are very complex, necessitating considerable orthopaedic instrumentation, implants, and expertise.
Concurrent conditions
All fixed-price packages include the surgery required to treat a single, commonly diagnosed clinical condition. Should the clinical condition be more complex (e.g. a complex fracture e.g. comminuted/ double plated), or should the patient have medical co-morbidities (e.g., BOAS, diabetes, heart disease, hypothyroidism, etc) a supplemental charge may be applied.
Advanced Imaging
Should CT be required this will be in addition to the package price.