OMAHA, Neb., May 28, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Douglas County residents worried about their pets with joint conditions now have a new resource to turn to. Founded in December 2016, Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center in Omaha is one of the only clinics in the area to offer arthroscopic surgery for dogs. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that utilizes a small camera to explore and treat joint abnormalities. Arthroscopy surgery is performed through a small incision and projects a magnified image on a large screen. This causes less pain and leads to a shorter recovery period. Arthroscopy is most commonly used to treat developmental disorders in young dogs (5-8 months), to evaluate cartilage and ligament injuries in mature patients, and to assess osteoarthritis in elderly patients.

For many people in Omaha, bringing a dog into the household is similar to adding a new family member. That is one reason why it becomes so difficult to see a pet suffer from a painful joint condition. Thankfully, Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center is there to assist.

“Certain breeds can be prone to bone and joint issues that can make mobility extremely difficult and limit their ability to play or exercise. The most common issues we see at the clinic reside in the knee, elbow, and shoulder of dogs,” says Dr. Chris Horstman, owner and chief of staff for the Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center.

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center treats various developmental joint issues in young dogs and cartilage or ligaments/tendon injuries in mature dogs. Most commonly, arthroscopic surgery is used to treat:

• Elbow dysplasia – Osteochondrosis (OCD) and Fragmented Medial Coronoid Process (FCP)
• Shoulder problems – OCD, ligament/tendon tears, and joint capsule injuries
• Stifle (Knee) – cranial cruciate ligament (ACL) disease, meniscal injury, and OCD
• Tarsus (ankle) – OCD and joint fractures
• Carpus (wrist) – cartilage, bone, and ligamentous injuries

If a dog exhibits symptoms of joint issues, they need to be seen by a veterinary orthopedic surgeon as quickly as possible. Some young dogs will have “growing pains”, but many have other disease processes that can be treated with arthroscopy. The sooner that treatment is initiated, the better the long-term prognosis will be. Delaying treatment could lead to significantly more arthritis.

“We want pet owners to understand that we love treating and helping their animals,” concludes Dr. Horstman. “Our goal is to help return your four-legged athlete to their peak performance”.

About Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center provides treatments to dogs, cats, and other four-legged pets for bone fractures and joint disorders. They offer orthopedic surgery, stem cell therapy, and platelet rich plasma (PRP) services for the health and wellbeing of your pets. For more information on their services or to schedule an appointment for your pet, please call (402) 934-1332.

Additional information can be accessed on their website at http://www.siriusvet.com/.

Sirius Veterinary Orthopedic Center
3125 South 61st Avenue
Omaha, NE 68106
(402) 934-1332