Cutting Edge articles

For in-depth discussions of the newest surgical advancements and treatment options, review our educational newsletter, “Cutting Edge.”

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Other educational materials include the DVSC’s “NewsFlash/PetHealth Update,” which covers Percutaneous Laser Disc Ablation (PLDA), and our “Facts About Backs” handout, which covers IVDD and LDA.

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Tightrope procedure for CCL injuries
December, 2009

Since its inception in 1986, the Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center (DVSC) has evaluated and treated thousands of patients for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injury. Our surgeons have been at the forefront in providing the latest, most current veterinary techniques and surgeries for treatment of this common problem. We feel that each patient referred for evaluation of a cruciate tear is unique, and our treatment recommendations are customized to each pet. When a patient is referred to the DVSC with a CCL injury, we not only provide the definitive repair of the stifle, but we also carefully evaluate the joint for possible meniscal injury, as well as furnish postoperative consultation for physical rehabilitation. 

We are pleased to now offer the new Tightrope procedure for treatment of CCL injuries. While we do not feel that every dog referred for a CCL tear is a good candidate for the Tightrope procedure, we want to continue to provide a full armamentarium of procedures for treatment of this disease. Besides the Tightrope procedure, we also continue to offer extracapsular stabilization techniques, tibial plateau leveling osteotomies (TPLO), tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) and arthroscopic evaluation of the stifle joint. If you have questions about any of these surgeries, or if your client would like to schedule a consult, please feel free to call any of our four locations across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Welcome to the DVSC in Grapevine
August, 2008

In July 2008, the DVSC Southlake location relocates to our new facility in Grapevine, the Animal Emergency Hospital and Veterinary Specialty Center. The new address is:

2700 West Highway 114
Grapevine, TX 76051
tel 817.379.5444 (same phone)

The new state-of-the-art facility includes a variety of specialty practices: Surgery, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Rehabilitation, and a 24-hour Emergency Hospital.

Comprehensive rehabilitation services are being offered with state-of-the-art equipment including an underwater treadmill. The rehab facility is available to treat not only DVSC cases, but patients referred from general practices as well.

The DVSC continues to increase surgeon staffing to accommodate your cases promptly. Our services also will expand through the addition of a CT scanner and minimally invasive surgery: arthroscopy and laparoscopy.

Please stop by for a visit, to see our new facility, and to meet with the DVSC surgeons.

DVSC feature story on D/FW Channel CW33 news
January, 2008

Dr. Joanne Franks was interviewed for the DVSC's expert surgical work in saving a dog who had been shot in the face.

Play news clip  total time: 2:20