Orthopaedic Post-Operative Care Sheets

Clear, client-friendly discharge instructions covering cruciate, patella, and fracture procedures

Orthopaedic Discharge Sheets

These orthopaedic discharge sheets provide clear, structured post-operative guidance for dogs and cats undergoing surgery. They are designed for veterinary practices to support recovery following procedures such as cranial cruciate ligament surgery, fracture repair, medial patellar luxation correction, arthrodesis, and limb amputation. Each document includes detailed guidance on wound care, activity restriction, rehabilitation, and monitoring for complications to optimise surgical outcomes. All discharge sheets are produced by Robert Murray B.Sc (Hons) Biomed, DVM (Hons), MRCVS, peripatetic small animal surgeon at Mainliacht. Orthopaedic surgery in dogs and cats commonly includes procedures such as cruciate ligament repair, fracture stabilisation, patellar luxation correction, and joint fusion. Recovery following these procedures requires strict activity restriction, careful wound management, and structured rehabilitation to optimise outcomes and minimise complications. Recovery after cruciate ligament surgery in dogs, fracture repair recovery time, and post-operative care following patellar luxation surgery. These discharge sheets are designed to provide clear, consistent guidance for veterinary practices and pet owners to support safe and effective recovery.