Surgery
Who We Are
The surgery service at Southeast Veterinary Specialists performs soft tissue, orthopedic and neurological surgical procedures. All procedures are performed in a modern surgical suite equipped with extensive monitoring equipment by a board certified surgeon. Strict aseptic principals are followed as standard protocol at SVS. We do not believe in compromise, and are committed to providing the best in surgical care for our patients.
Appointments
Appointments are scheduled Monday through Thursday and procedures are scheduled Tuesday through Friday. Emergency surgery appointments can be arranged by your veterinarian or through Southeast Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. The surgical staff provides 24 hour surgical services (including weekends) and works closely with Southeast Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, our 24/7 emergency service. No appointment is necessary to bring your pet in through the emergency service.
cranial cruciate ligament rupture
Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (like the ACL in people) is the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. The injury results from degeneration of the ligament over time, and is related to the way the stifle or knee joint is made. The best surgical options for repair of a cranial cruciate ligament rupture involve changing those forces across the knee that result in stress on the cruciate ligament. The Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) rotates the top of the tibia to the proper angle where it heals in position. The TPLO is considered to be the best surgical option for larger patients.
