Femoral Head Ostectomy – Jolteon 

Femoral Head Ostectomy – Jolteon 

Patient Information

  • Species: Canine
  • Breed: Unknown
  • Color: Unknown
  • Sex: Female

Surgery Overview

An FHO, or femoral head ostectomy, is a surgical procedure that aims to restore pain-free mobility to a diseased or damaged hip by removing the head and neck of the femur (the long leg bone or thighbone).  

Meet Jolteon! This sweet girl was diagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease, a condition that affects the hip joint, causing pain, limping, and muscle loss in the affected leg. She came to our hospital after being diagnosed elsewhere, and after a thorough physical exam and X-rays, we confirmed the diagnosis. To relieve her discomfort and restore mobility, we performed a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) on 2/27/25. 

Jolteon is now in recovery, and with rest, rehabilitation, and lots of love, she’ll be back on her paws in no time! Send her some well wishes!