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Compassionate, quality petcare since 1947

Orthopedic Surgery

We perform many types of orthopedic (bone) surgeries in our clinic. Because we want to ensure that our patients receive the best possible outcome, we occasionally refer them to board-certified orthopedic surgeons to perform back surgery and other very complex surgeries.

Leg fractures are the most common orthopedic problem presented at our clinic and usually result from a mishap with an automobile. They can be treated in a variety of ways depending on the location and type of fracture. We can apply a cast to treat certain fractures; however, many fractures will require surgical intervention:

“Pinning” stabilizes the fracture by inserting a long stainless steel rod into the middle of the bone across the fractured area.
“Plating” involves attaching a flat stainless steel plate to the bone using screws on either side of the fracture.
“External fixation” stabilizes fractures using a series of pins on the outside of the leg that pass through the skin and into the bone on either side of the fracture.

We also perform a lot of orthopedic surgeries related to hip dysplasia and disc disease. Please contact us if you have any questions about these procedures or if you think your pet might benefit from them.

Animal Clinic, Inc.

133 28th SE (28th & Division) Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Phone: 616-241-3651 Fax: 616-241-3653

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday: 7am – 7pm Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 8am – 1pm Sunday: Closed

Emergency services during office hours Referrals made after hours

AAHA Accredited for 50 Years

We are an AAHA-accredited practice, which means that we meet AAHA’s extensive standards for patient care and hospital services. AAHA’s standards help ensure that we provide your pets with the highest quality health care possible.

Find out what this means for you and your pet >