Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is caused when the cushion in between the bones of the spine swells or ruptures. This cushion can wear down over time due to excessive force. Symptoms can…
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Homeless Pitbull Saved Thanks to Arthrex Donations and Generous Volunteers
For animal lovers, it’s hard to imagine how a young…
Arthrex Family Grateful for Vet Systems Innovation When the Need Hits Home
As longtime Arthrex employees, Manager – National Sales Optimization Scott…
Rescue Kitten Saved Thanks to Donated Arthrex Products, Caring Vets and Committed Volunteers
If you’ve ever doubted the goodness of people, Spunky, the…
Arthrex Products Help Employee’s Dog Get Back on Her Feet
For Senior Employee Relations Specialist Morgan Ryder, landing a job…
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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Patellar Luxation
Patellar luxation, also known as a dislocated kneecap, is one of the more prevalent orthopedic conditions dogs face today. Patellar luxation occurs when the patella (kneecap) no longer stays in place, but…
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Shoulder Instability
Shoulder instability is one of the most common causes of lameness in the forelegs of dogs and cats. The parts of the shoulder primarily responsible for shoulder stability are the joint capsule…
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease
Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) is a degenerative disease that occurs in the hind leg of dogs and occasionally cats. Similar to the anterior crucial ligament (ACL) in humans, the cranial cruciate…
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Fractures
The most common reason fractures occur is trauma. Pets with fractures often limp and have severe pain and swelling. An open fracture is when the broken bone comes through the skin, while…
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How Two TightRope® Procedures Helped a Six-Year-Old Lab Play Ball Again
Six-year-old Cooper is feeling playful again after dealing with one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs—a tear in the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). But for Cooper, it wasn’t just one…
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JumpStart™ Antimicrobial Wound Dressing Case Q&A with Dr. Brian Trumpatori
Dr. Trumpatori, Chief of Surgery at the Veterinary Specialty Hospital of the Carolinas, was waiting for the right clinical conditions to use JumpStart antimicrobial wound dressing which generates microcurrents to support the…
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How the TightRope® CCL Fixation Technique was Developed
by James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, DACVS TightRope® CCL fixation was developed to address my strong concerns about the relative safety, efficacy and availability of the surgical treatments for CCL disease in…
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Daisy’s Renewed Energy and Mobility After Successful TightRope® CCL Surgery
By Christina Holbrook, DVM How long will it take for my dog to be able to run again? What are the most common complications with this surgery? What would you do…
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Double TightRope® Case Study
Dr. Jennifer Hummel, DVM Rolesville Veterinary Hospital (Rolesville, NC) At our animal hospital, we’ve learned, over time, that assessing the right path for our patients is often a balancing act between the…
