The goal of surgery is to return your pet to pain - free, mechanically sound,
normal hip function.
This causes lack
of hip function and mobility, which in turn can contribute to lower back pain.
Vasseur states in his publication that in mature dogs with severe degenerative joint disease involving the hip joints, total hip replacement
restores hip function more consistently, and much more rapidly, than FHO.
A recent study that reviewed many peer reviewed published scientific studies i.e. evidence based medicine stated, «JPS surgery is a method of consistently providing normal pain
free hip function».
Scans were taken of each patient's hip before and after surgery, as well as post-operatively at six weeks to
evaluate hip function.
The main goal of the surgery is to sculpt the femur back into its normal shape and
restore hip function.
The goal of an FHO is to relieve the pain associated with CHD, not to maintain / recreate
normal hip function.
During those 4 — 6 growing months, following JPS surgery, leash walks are acceptable but strenuous off leash exercise is discouraged until follow up exams at 10 months of age confirm the dog will have pain
free hip function.
If this isn't the case, then you will first have to improve your balance,
hip function and rowing mechanics, preferably by performing the exercises mentioned above.
A board - certified veterinary surgeon will be able to evaluate your dog clinically, evaluate her x-rays, and
her hip function in order to guide your decision making.
The formulas include: Mobility with Elk Velvet Antler for joint and
hip function, Longevity with Elk Velvet Antler for health and energy, Strength with Elk Velvet Antler for muscle tone and vitality, Chest Herbal Formula for respiratory congestion, G.I. Tract Herbal Formula for stomach discomfort, and Post Trauma Herbal Formula for healing and recovery.