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Cruciate Package
Fixed price package
Each surgical package includes a consultation, treatment on the day of surgery, a 2 week and 6 week 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.