Providing your pet with a nutritious diet is important for their health and well-being, but misinformation can lead you to make poor dietary choices for your pet, which can harm their health. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist Dr. David Dycus understands how difficult separating fact from fiction can be when faced with so much information, [...]
Exercise is critical to your dog’s overall health and well-being. Regular activity helps maintain a healthy weight, prevents boredom, provides enrichment, and reduces the risk of various health issues. However, not all exercises are suitable for every dog. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist Dr. David Dycus wants all dogs to be as sound and healthy [...]
Hip dysplasia is the abnormal development of the hip joint, which can lead to dysfunction, pain, and progressive joint changes such as osteoarthritis (OA). Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist, Dr. David Dycus, commonly sees pets, especially dogs, with hip dysplasia, and we explain all you need to know about the condition. What is hip dysplasia [...]
Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) disease is one of the most common orthopedic issues affecting pets, particularly dogs. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics specialist Dr. David Dycus frequently treats pets with this condition, and we provide information about CCL disease in dogs and cats. A pet’s normal cranial cruciate ligament To understand CCL disease, you must first [...]
Feline osteoarthritis (OA) is surprisingly common, yet many owners don’t realize their cat is affected, because our feline friends are notorious for hiding vulnerabilities. Our Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics team wants to ensure mobility issues don’t hinder your cat’s natural climbing and hunting instincts, so we explain what cat owners need to know about feline OA. [...]
Has your dog started slowing down, having trouble with stairs, not wanting to play as much or becoming stiff after playing or laying down for an extended period of time? Are they sleeping more during the day or less enthusiastic about their morning walk? Many dog owners think this is a normal part of their [...]
During joint surgery it is vital to inspect the joint to evaluate for damage, treat problems in the joint, and assist in repairing fractures of the joint. To be able to look into the joint surgeons can use two different ways: 1. Arthrotomy – this means using a scalpel blade to cut open the joint [...]
What is the Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL)? The CCL is an important stabilizer of the stifle (knee) joint and once torn or tearing it leaves the stifle unstable. The three main functions of the CCL are to prevent hyperextension of the stifle, prevent internal rotation of the tibia (shin bone), and most importantly to prevent [...]
Orthobiologic therapy (“Biologic therapy)” is sometimes referred to as regenerative medicine. It is a new emerging modality for a variety of disease problems in our patients. Not every case that comes to Fusion Veterinary Orthopedics needs surgery. However, for osteoarthritis flare-ups, and tendon or ligament injuries; Dr. David Dycus may recommend biologic therapy. The goal [...]
Introduction: Patella (kneecap) luxation is a common orthopedic problem affecting both our small and large canine friends. This condition typically results from abnormalities in bony development of the hind limbs with a mismatch between the soft tissues and the skeleton. The patella is a small bone that is part of the extensor (quadriceps) mechanism. It [...]
