FHO Surgery

During the FHO surgery, the surgeon will remove the femoral head leaving the socket portion of the hip empty. Your dog's leg muscles will initially hold the femur in place as scar tissue develops between the femur and acetabulum.

When is FHO surgery recommended?

FHO is commonly recommended to relieve pain from hip problems such as hip dysplasia, severe arthritis, fractures of the femoral head or neck and hip luxation, particularly in smaller dogs and cats.

Recovery

After surgery, a pseudo-joint of scar tissue forms. Controlled exercise and, sometimes, physiotherapy help your pet regain comfortable movement. Your veterinarian will give you a recovery plan.

FHO surgery at Top Vet MX in Tijuana

Top Vet MX, also known as Best Vet MX, is an American-owned veterinary hospital in Tijuana that follows standards in line with those of the United States and serves pet owners from San Diego and across Southern California. Services are by appointment: call or text +1-877-787-7728 to talk about your pet. We also handle transportation of your pet to and from our hospital, so you can stay in San Diego. To share your pet's history ahead of time, complete our medical history form.

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