Orthopedic & Soft Tissue Surgery

When your pet needs a more complex surgery for cancer or an orthopedic procedure like a total joint replacement, we are committed to providing your animal the best surgical care. We offer a full range of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures for dogs and cats. Our team also provides emergency surgery.

WSU is also the only veterinary hospital in the United States performing transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, a surgery used in the treatment of pituitary tumors to treat Cushing’s disease in dogs and acromegaly (excessive growth hormone from pituitary gland) in cats.

Our surgeons, all of whom are board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, work with our surgical residents, licensed veterinary technicians, fourth-year veterinary students, and other hospital specialists to provide the best possible treatment options. The surgical service is also supported by a critical care service staffed around the clock.

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Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Our orthopedic specialists focus on conditions related to bones and joints and are skilled in the most advanced techniques and procedures available.

Conditions we commonly treat

Sporting, athletic, working, and family dog injuries
Stifle (knee) ligaments ruptures in dogs, most commonly the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL)
Cat injuries
Patella (kneecap) luxation (“trick knee”)
Hip, stifle, and elbow dysplasia
Joint conditions, such as osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
Complicated bone, joint, and growth plate fractures
Angular limb deformities
Tendon, muscle, and ligament, injuries including sprains, strains, and ruptures
Joint luxations (dislocations), including shoulder, elbow, carpal (wrist), hip, stifle, and tarsal (ankle)

Some orthopedic surgical procedures we offer

Arthroscopy of joints (minimally invasive surgery)
Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) for CCL ruptures
Complex fracture repair
Corrective bone surgery (osteotomy) using 3-D print planning
Joint ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction
Biological tendon treatments (platelet-rich plasma injections)
Total hip and partial elbow joint replacement
Partial or complete joint fusion (arthrodesis)

Soft Tissue Surgery

We specialize in minimally invasive and interventional surgical procedures and are one of only a handful of veterinary hospitals in the country to perform pituitary surgery.

Some soft tissue surgical procedures we offer

Minimally invasive procedures, such as laparoscopy, thoracoscopy, and cystoscopy
Interventional procedures, such as intrahepatic shunt coiling, and stenting of trachea, ureter, and urethra
Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (pituitary) surgery to treat Cushing’s disease in dogs and acromegaly (excessive growth hormone from pituitary gland) in cats
Oncologic (cancer) tumor removal
Ear, nose, and throat surgery
Endocrine surgery
Gastrointestinal (stomach and intestinal) surgery
Urinary tract surgery
Reproductive surgery
Respiratory surgery
Wound repair, grafting, and reconstruction

Hospital Stories | Health Topics

Featured Health Topics

Frequently asked questions about excess growth hormone (acromegaly) in a cat Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing excess growth hormone production (acromegaly) in a cat.
Frequently asked questions about Cushing’s disease in a dog Transsphenoidal hypophysectomy surgery (pituitary gland removal) for a pituitary tumor causing Cushing’s disease in a dog.
Pets and anesthesia Many veterinary procedures require your pet to be put under anesthesia so that it will not feel pain and will remain still. Like any medical procedure, anesthesia does have risks, but most healthy animals, including older pets, don’t have any issues and recover rather quickly. How do I know if anesthesia is safe for my […]
Cancer Surgery Can surgery cure my pet of cancer? Cancer is a scary diagnosis for any pet owner, but there are often surgical treatment options that can improve your pet’s quality of life and, in some cases, even eliminate the cancer. Is my pet a candidate for cancer surgery? Whether your pet is a candidate for surgery […]
What is Cushing’s Disease? Cushing’s disease can be treated by surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland.

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