Osteoarthritis (OA), also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis in dogs. OA is the loss of cartilage that protects the ends of bones in most joints.…

Arthrex, Vet Systems Helps Employee and Dog Following Hurricane Ian
For Arthrex Territory Field Operations Manager Craig Leist, 2022 may…

Critically Endangered American Red Wolf Restored to Health with Arthrex Innovation
A procedure using the Arthrex tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)…

Yellow Lab Active, Pain-Free More Than Six Years After SynACART® Joint Implant Procedure
More than six years after a yellow Labrador puppy named…
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Stifle (Knee) Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Rupture
Just like the ACL in humans, the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is an important stabilizing structure in the knees of dogs and cats. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most common injuries…
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is the deterioration of the hip joint that can start early in a puppy’s life. Over time, the loose joint creates hip pain and limping because the femoral…
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Dislocated Hip in Dogs
Hip Luxation or Coxofemoral Luxation is typically caused by trauma when the femoral head slips out of the socket. Typically, the ligaments or soft tissues around the joint have been injured and…
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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in a Dog’s Shoulder
Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a shoulder issue, often seen in underdeveloped, large and giant dogs. It happens when cartilage doesn’t form as it should in the shoulder, leading to a lesion and…