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Home Services Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic surgery for dogs and cats with knee, hip or bone problems

We offer ACL (CCL) repair, femoral head ostectomy, luxating patella repair and fracture repair for dogs and cats, here at our hospital, so your pet stays close to home.

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Surgeon: Dr. Pacchiana, board-certified veterinary surgeon

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Who performs orthopedic surgery here

Dr. Pacchiana is a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Once this Connecticut native discovered his love of the veterinary field, he decided to attend the University of Minnesota’s College of Veterinary Medicine in St. Paul.

After a variety of general and surgical internships, he returned to the University of Minnesota to complete a Master of Science degree in Veterinary Surgery, Anesthesia, and Radiology. During this time he also completed a three-year residency in veterinary surgery. He went on to pass the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS) exam in 2003 and has maintained board certification since then.

He has held both medical director and chief of staff roles at numerous New York practices, before starting Cutting Edge Veterinary Surgery. He has performed thousands of orthopedic, soft tissue and neurosurgical procedures, and has experience treating almost all surgical conditions in dogs and cats.

We partner with a traveling orthopedic specialist, which lets us provide advanced surgical care here in our hospital for pets who need it. Your pet’s treatment stays close to home and in the care of our veterinary team, and our goal is to make every step of it as convenient and comfortable as possible.

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Orthopedic procedures we offer

These are the Orthopedic Surgery services we provide at the hospital for dogs and cats.

  • ACL (CCL) repair

    We offer several surgical options to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries in dogs.

    About ACL repair

  • Femoral head ostectomy (FHO)

    This surgery removes the head and neck of the femur. It is used to relieve pain from hip dysplasia or severe fractures.

  • Luxating patella repair

    This procedure corrects a dislocated kneecap, a common issue in many dog breeds.

  • Fracture repair

    We repair broken bones, with the goal of supporting healing and the use of the limb.

About ACL repair

A torn cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) makes a dog’s knee unstable, and the dog limps on that leg.

It is not uncommon for dogs, especially older and overweight dogs, to rupture their cranial cruciate ligaments. These injuries are like ACL injuries in humans, and “ACL” and “CCL” are often used interchangeably for dogs. Whichever name you use, when a dog ruptures this ligament the knee joint becomes unstable and the dog limps on the affected limb.

Because a CCL tear causes significant mobility problems, it is important to have the injury looked at promptly.

Two surgical options

At Trumbull Animal Hospital we provide two surgical options for ACL repair: tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) and tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA). Many factors go into deciding which procedure suits your dog. Your veterinarian here will guide you through each step so you can make an informed decision.

Want to read more? What is TPLO surgery?

Insurance and payment

Payment is due at the time of the visit. We accept cash and major credit and debit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard and Discover), plus CareCredit and Scratchpay financing. Pet insurance works for many owners; call us if you would like help with it.

Questions about a bill or your pet's insurance? Contact the hospital before your visit.

Call the hospital to start

Tell us about your pet and which visit you need. We will find a time for your first exam, a vaccine visit or a talk about surgery.

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