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A good recovery from hip dysplasia surgery is a non-painful one, and your veterinarian will help you achieve that goal. If your dog has had a femoral head ostectomy (or FHO), then the recovery period will be shorter and the exercises are different than if your dog has had a total hip replacement.
To help the healing process, the dog must walk short distances soon after surgery to strengthen the muscles, ligaments, and tendons in that area, all of which work to form a false joint to take the place of the old ball and socket.
Most dogs recover fully after FHO surgery and regain essentially normal function of the affected leg. Although the leg may have a slightly decreased range of motion or decreased limb length after surgery, these impacts are typically minimal and do not impact the pet’s quality of life.
Most dogs will start using the surgery leg within two weeks. Your veterinarian or surgeon should be notified if your dog is not using the limb after two to three weeks. Poor leg use and poor range of motion are classically due to less than adequate rehabilitation therapy.
See the handouts “Femoral Head Ostectomy in Dogs” and “Total Hip Replacement in Dogs” for more information on these procedures.
A hip replacement in dogs involves replacing a painful hip with an artificial one. Dr. Buzby explains the surgery, recovery, costs, and more.
Most commonly, dogs having a total hip replacement will have a thorough examination and a blood screening profile to prepare for general anesthesia. If she is cleared for surgery, she will spend 1 to 3 days in the hospital after the surgery to get her healing off to a good start.
Rechecks are recommended at 2-3 weeks and 6-8 weeks post-op. Rechecks at 3-5 days are advised if there are issues. Check-ups with us at Barton under Needwood are free of further charge and only take a few minutes. Check ups at your home practice are chargeable.
With proper care and a good recovery plan after surgery, dogs that have undergone FHO can live a happy, pain-free life. The success of this surgery underscores the importance of knowing your dog's hip health and the options available for a better life.
The dog, like ourselves, become stiff if they do not move around frequently. Joint movement and muscle strength help keep them comfortable and more mobile. Physical therapy is also used for dogs undergoing surgery for CHD. This helps strengthen the muscles and increases the speed of recovery.