Traumatology & Orthopedics

Balmesvet veterinaris is a leading centre for traumatology in the province of Barcelona.

Traumatology and orthopaedics are the specialities that treat musculoskeletal diseases and alterations in dogs and cats.

We offer the following services:

• Fracture repair by surgery with the placement of osteosynthesis plates and screws, intramedullary nails, or external fixators.
• Ligament injuries diagnosis and treatment.
• We perform the most innovative techniques for the treatment of the anterior cruciate ligament such as TTA (Tibial Tuberosity Advancement), TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
• Wedge Ostectomy or TWO (Tibial Wedge Ostectomy).
• Patella Dislocation Treatment
• Growth diseases diagnosis and treatment
• Coronoid process fragmentation, abnormal union of the anconeal process, osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), hip and elbow dysplasia.
• X-ray examination of hip and elbow dysplasia in predisposed breeds.
• Arthrosocopy for diagnosis and resolution of pathologies with minimal intervention.
• Muscle and tendon ultrasound
• Advice and management of growing animals.
• Diagnosis by means of advanced imaging tests: arthroscopy and CT (Computed Tomography).