Pet Orthopedic Surgery in Newport Beach
Discover Unsurpassed Care for Your Pet
Pet orthopedic surgery in Newport Beach, alongside complex soft tissue procedures, is performed here in our own surgical suite rather than referred out. Every pet has its originality, which extends to its surgical needs, and UrbanVet is an expert at customizing surgical procedures for each pet, whether that means TPLO, TTA, FHO, MPL or foreign body removal.
Benefits for Your Precious Companion
- Renewed Mobility: Our orthopedic surgeries provide a lifeline for pets grappling with joint issues, such as TPLO and TTA procedures. By addressing these concerns, we restore their ability to experience the happiness of unrestricted movement, granting them a renewed lease on life. Witness the transformation as they reclaim the joy in every step, running, playing, and embracing an active, pain-free existence once more.
- Pain Alleviation: Complex soft tissue surgeries like Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) and Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) are transformative for pets. These procedures relieve pain, restoring their ability to move and play without discomfort. With FHO, damaged hip joints find relief, while MPL corrects kneecap misalignment. Such surgeries grant pets a renewed chance at a comfortable and joyful life.
- Enhanced Life Quality: Foreign body extraction and mass removal surgeries ensure your pet’s safety. These procedures eliminate potential dangers, safeguarding your beloved companion’s overall well-being. Swift and precise medical interventions prevent discomfort and contribute to a longer, healthier life for your pet.
- Unbreakable Bonds: UrbanVet goes beyond conventional pet care. Our services encompass more than just physical healing; they extend to fostering the emotional bond you share with your beloved companion. By providing comprehensive care, we ensure not only the well-being of your pets but also the cultivation of a lasting and profound companionship that enriches your lives for years to come.
Modern Fully Equipped Surgical Suite
Soft Tissue Surgeries
Pet Surgery at UrbanVet: As a leading Animal Hospital in Newport Beach, our clinic combines cutting-edge technology with a huge wealth of knowledge of our surgical procedures.
- Gastrointestinal disease (foreign body, enterotomy, resection and anastomosis)
- Removal of foreign body materials
- Thoracic and cardiac surgery
- Exploratory procedures and biopsies
- Oncologic and reconstructive surgery
- Diaphragmatic hernia repair
- Splenectomy
- Liver lobectomy
- Gastrointestinal and abdominal surgery
- Endocrine surgery
- Wound management
- Correction of some congenital heart defects
- Excision of tumors involving the liver, intestines, and pancreas
- Resection of large skin or subcutaneous masses requiring reconstructive surgery
- Thoracic surgery to remove lung tumors
- Resection of skin or tumors
- Reconstructive surgery
- Emergency surgery and trauma repair
- Nephrectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Ovariohysterectomy
- Urogenital surgery (bladder stones, cystotomy, cystectomy, urethrostomy)
- Rectal / Anal gland mass excision
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Airway disease correction
- Anal gland removal
- Amputation
- Cholecystectomy
- Total ear canal ablation and ventral bulla osteotomy
- Brachycephalic syndrome evaluation and surgical improvement (BOAS)
- Portosystemic shunt (PSS)
- Arytenoid lateralization ("tie-back" for laryngeal paralysis)
- Salivary mucocele
- Wound management and reconstruction
Modern Fully Equipped Surgical Suite
Orthopedic Surgeries
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Corrective osteotomies
- Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO)
- Fracture repairs: bone plating/screws, external fixators, IM pins/orthopedic wire and external coaptation techniques
- Cruciate ligament repair: TPLO, as well as extracapsular techniques
- Patellar luxation (MPL/LPL)
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Lameness evaluation
- Dislocated joints
- Ruptured ligaments
- Trauma-related surgery (broken bones/fractures, joint/ligament/tendon injuries)
- Platelet Rich Plasma injections for arthritis
The most common reason for pet orthopedic surgery in Newport Beach
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture is the single most common orthopedic problem we see in dogs, and it is the canine equivalent of an ACL tear with one important difference. In dogs it is usually degenerative rather than traumatic, which is why it often appears after something trivial like jumping off a couch, and why a dog that ruptures one side has a meaningful chance of rupturing the other.
The classic presentation is a sudden hindlimb lameness that improves over a week or two and then never fully resolves, or comes back after exercise. Owners often assume it healed. It did not, and continuing to walk on an unstable knee drives arthritis. TPLO and TTA both address this by changing the mechanics of the joint rather than trying to replace the ligament, which is why they outperform older techniques in medium and large dogs.
How we decide whether to operate
Surgery is not automatic. Some patients do well with weight management, controlled exercise, physical rehabilitation and pain control, particularly small dogs and cats. The honest calculus is size, age, degree of instability, how much arthritis is already present, and what your household can realistically manage during a long recovery.
We will give you the case for operating and the case against it. If a patient is better served by a board certified surgical specialist, we say so directly rather than attempting it. What we will not do is present surgery as the only option when it is not.
Recovery is the half owners underestimate
For orthopedic procedures, recovery is measured in months, not days. Expect roughly eight to twelve weeks of strictly controlled activity: short lead walks only, no running, no jumping, no off lead beach time, no stairs where avoidable. Rehabilitation exercises begin early and matter enormously to the final result.
This is the stage where good surgery is undone. A dog that feels better at week three will try to sprint, and owners understandably let them. Please do not. Call (949) 520-7440 before you loosen restrictions rather than after, and bring your pet back for the recheck even if everything looks fine.
Signs worth booking for
Orthopedic problems are easy to normalise, because dogs compensate well and owners adapt with them. Book an assessment if you see stiffness after rest that eases with movement, reluctance to jump into the car or onto furniture, sitting with one hind leg held out to the side, a bunny hopping gait, difficulty on stairs, or a lameness that improved and then returned. Any of those are worth examining before they become chronic.
Finding a veterinary orthopedic surgeon in Newport Beach
Owners looking for a veterinary orthopedic surgeon in Newport Beach are usually facing a cruciate rupture or a fracture and are being quoted very different numbers by different practices. The questions worth asking are how many of this specific procedure the surgeon performs, what the post operative rehabilitation plan is, and whether recheck radiographs are included.
Soft tissue surgery for a dog in Newport Beach covers a wider range than most owners expect: foreign body retrieval, mass removal, wound management, urogenital procedures and more. Much of it is urgent rather than planned, which is another argument for having a practice that already knows your animal.
We perform these in our own surgical suite and will tell you plainly when a case belongs with a board certified specialist instead. That honesty is not a weakness in a surgical practice, it is the point of one.
Frequently asked questions
Months, not days. Expect roughly eight to twelve weeks of strictly controlled activity, short lead walks only, with rehabilitation exercises starting early. The point where a dog feels better and wants to run is the point where good surgery is most often undone.
Possibly. Canine cruciate rupture is usually degenerative rather than traumatic, so a dog who ruptures one side has a meaningful chance of rupturing the other. Weight control and sensible exercise reduce that risk but do not eliminate it.