VelVet Surgical Services
VelVet Surgical Services is an orthopedic surgery practice in Chicago, IL.
About
VelVet Surgical Services specializes in a variety of orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures for the Greater Chicago area. The clinic offers advanced knee stabilization surgeries, including Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) and Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), with a KYON certified surgeon. They also perform fracture repair, including advanced plating and femoral head ostectomy, utilizing top-of-the-line orthopedic tools and implants. Soft tissue services encompass procedures like splenectomy, Caesarean sections, and surgical repair for Gastric Dilatation Volvulus.
General practitioners and pet owners can email patient history, diagnosis, or x-rays for a free evaluation and consultation. The surgeon is available for advice via email or phone for referring veterinarians, including during the recovery period. Patients are typically admitted for pre-operative tests and surgery, with recovery usually taking a few hours before dismissal with comprehensive instructions. The clinic serves the Greater Chicago area and has performed thousands of TPLO/TTA procedures in the Chicago Suburban Area.
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Frequently asked questions
- What types of orthopedic surgeries does VelVet Surgical Services perform?
- VelVet Surgical Services performs a variety of orthopedic surgeries, including Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA), Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), Advanced Stainless Steel or Titanium Locking Plating, IM Pinning, Amputations, Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO), Toy Breed Fractures, and K-wire/cross pinning. They also offer Extracapsular lateral suture approach for CCL repair.
- What soft tissue surgical procedures are available at VelVet Surgical Services?
- The clinic provides a range of soft tissue surgeries on site. These include Splenectomy, Perineal Urethrostomy, Caesarean sections, Pyometra, and stabilization/surgical repair for Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat). They also address gastro-intestinal foreign bodies, perform enucleations, tumor removals, cystotomies, urethrotomies, and gallbladder procedures.
- What is the process for a referring veterinarian to consult with VelVet Surgical Services?
- Referring general practitioners can email patient history, diagnosis, or x-rays for a free evaluation. The surgeon can be contacted via email or phone for advice and to discuss issues during a patient's recovery period. This allows for consultation on potential surgical cases and recommendations for treatment options.
- What specific techniques does VelVet Surgical Services use for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) repair?
- VelVet Surgical Services offers several techniques for CCL repair, including Lateral fabella-tibia suture, Arthrex rope, Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA), and Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO). The clinic has a KYON certified surgeon for TPLO and TTA, and they have been performing TTA since July 2009 using exclusively TTA implants.
- What post-operative care and recovery can pet owners expect after surgery at VelVet Surgical Services?
- After surgery, pets may stay in the hospital for a few hours for recovery before dismissal with comprehensive instructions. In some cases, an intensive care unit stay might be needed for 24/7 monitoring, pain management, and bandage changes. Most dogs can start walking within a few days and may require pain medication for up to two weeks, with restricted activity for 8 to 12 weeks.