We are pleased to offer a variety of orthopedic procedures to our clients in addition to our other services. Dr. Gauthier and Dr. Ainsworth both have a particular interest in orthopedics, and in the last few years have taken several continuing education courses to widen the variety of services offered by the clinic.

At Mayerthorpe Veterinary Services, we perform a variety of orthopedic surgeries, including:

Cranial Cruciate Repair 

• TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
• Isometric Cruciate Stabilization

Femoral Head Osteotomy

• Removal of the head of the femur to treat severe hip dysplasia and dislocated hips

Fracture Repair

• Closed fracture repair (application of splint or cast)
• Open fracture repair (surgery to apply a bone plate and screws, or cerclage wire and pins, to stabilize the fracture)

Limp Amputation

• Removal of front or hind limbs to treat irreparable fractures, bone cancer, and other conditions