Hip Dysplasia/ Hip Arthritis There are 4 types of surgical treatment for HD: two procedures are performed in juvenile dogs only with the goal of preventing the development of OA; two are typically performed in an adult dog that is […]
Surgical Treatment
Surgery is an effective option for many dogs with OA, as well as dogs with developmental orthopedic diseases that are at risk for developing OA.
In this section, you’ll learn about the recommended surgical treatments for different DODs, the age the surgery is recommended, and how the surgeries can be part of an overall OA treatment plan.
Click on the headings in the CARE Quad to view all articles on each topic.
- Oral Medications
- Needles (Joint Injections, Adequan, Acupuncture)
- Surgery
- Weight Management and Diet
- Omega 3s
- Supplements
- Activity Modifications
- Home Modifications
- Assistive Devices
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Manual Therapy
- Modalities
