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Cruciate Package
Fixed price package
Each surgical package includes a consultation, treatment on the day of surgery, a reassessment and four physio treatments. The package price is determined at your first visit.
Before surgery
Initial consultation
Assessment of your vet’s x-rays
Surgical treatment planning
One pre-surgical physio and laser session
Day of surgery
Morning check-in
Anaesthesia, nerve block and multimodal pain prevention
Surgery
Post-surgical imaging
One-on-one recovery with a surgical nurse in a temperature-controlled room
Photo update of your pet texted to you
Cold therapy begins
Multimodal pain relief dispensed
Discharge in the afternoon
After surgery
Three post-surgical physio and laser sessions
Cold compression treatment with Game Ready athlete recovery system
* Additional treatments required after surgery are not included in the package price and may be performed by your local vet
Info
Tips for stifle x-rays for vets
Cause
Cruciate disease causes the weakening and eventual rupture of a ligament in your pet’s knee.
Diagnosis
To diagnose and plan the best treatment, we use x-rays.
Treatment
The treatment is a circular cut and rotation to your pet’s shin bone to remove tension on the cruciate ligament.
After-care
Your pet will require at least six weeks of careful confinement to prevent running, jumping and playing after surgery while the bone heals, combined with controlled lead-only walks and physiotherapy.
Outcome
Most pets achieve complete resolution of lameness and unrestricted exercise within a few months of surgery without pain relief. Arthritis can progress in the long term.