Orthopaedic surgery
within reach
Is your dog or cat limping? We examine them and give you a second opinion. A practice specialising in orthopaedics and traumatology.
The most common conditions
Cruciate ligament rupture
TPLO technique (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) to restore knee stability in dogs.
LigamentFractures
Osteosynthesis with plates, screws, pins or external fixators, according to the type of fracture and your pet's build.
Traumatology
Hip dysplasia
Advice and surgical management of patients with hip dysplasia, to durably improve their quality of life.
JointPatellar luxation
Trochleoplasty and tibial tuberosity transposition to correct alignment and prevent osteoarthritis.
CorrectionOsteoarthritis
Understanding how osteoarthritis develops, slowing it down and preserving your pet's comfort and mobility over the long term.
JointAvailable equipment · High-quality digital radiography · Intraoperative fluoroscopy (C-arm) · VOI implants
Attentive, rigorous and personalised care
When a dog or cat is brought to us for a limp, before asking myself how to operate, I always ask myself how to reduce its pain.
At Colvet we don't treat limps, we treat your animals; and to do so, we believe a thorough examination is essential before reaching any diagnosis. We will always take the time needed to look at, handle and correctly diagnose your companion.
Respecting each animal's pace
The pain and stress of a visit to the vet will invariably change your animals' behaviour. We therefore do everything we can to create a calm, reassuring environment suited to each patient.
We put well-being first, even if that means sedation before handling or examinations when necessary — to limit stress, of course, but also pain.
Quality diagnostic imaging
The clinical examination is very important, but in orthopaedics the use of radiography is almost systematic, if only to confirm a suspicion. It may sometimes seem unnecessary, but these examinations very often allow us to decide whether medical treatment is sufficient or whether surgery is needed.
The cost and energy involved in bone surgery are too significant not to verify our suspicions before operating.
Understanding
Being told that surgery is needed — or simply receiving a diagnosis — is always a source of anxiety for owners. That is why we make it a point of honour that you understand what is happening, what you will need to put in place and why your animal needs surgery.
Beyond taking the time to care for our animals, we will take the time to give you clear explanations and to answer all your questions (even by email or phone if they come up later).
Surgery yes, but not systematically!
In orthopaedics, we often talk about surgery. That said, not every condition requires an operation.
When several options are possible, we make sure you can choose between them in an informed way, knowing the limits and benefits of each.
At Colvet, we believe honesty and transparency are precious values and we want to put them first. That is why your vet and you will automatically receive all reports and radiographs, without having to ask.
How to refer a patient
Simply send an email to welcome@colvet.lu. This email should ideally include the contact details of the patient and its owner, your conclusions and any radiographs you may have taken.