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!