Orthopedic Surgery Success Stories

Real Pets. Real Healing. Real Results.

At Plaza Animal Hospital, we understand how challenging it can be to see your pet in pain due to an injury or orthopedic condition. That’s why nothing makes us prouder than helping pets regain their mobility, reduce their pain, and return to the active lives they love.

Here are just a few of the pets whose lives were transformed through orthopedic surgery with Dr. Ellis and our team.

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Bella, a 6-year-old Labrador, came to us after suddenly becoming unable to bear weight on her hind leg. A torn cruciate ligament was diagnosed, and Dr. Ellis performed a TPLO surgery to stabilize her knee.

Within days, Bella began walking again. After 10 weeks of recovery and gradual exercise, she was back to swimming and hiking with her family—pain-free.

BellaTPLO Success
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Max, a young mixed-breed, suffered a fractured femur after being struck by a car. Our team performed fracture repair using plates and screws to stabilize the bone.

Thanks to careful rehabilitation and his family’s dedication to aftercare, Max made a full recovery. Today, he’s back to running around his backyard and chasing tennis balls like nothing ever happened.

MaxFracture Repair
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Daisy, a small terrier mix, had struggled with intermittent limping for years due to a medial patellar luxation (MPL). Dr. Ellis corrected her knee with a surgical realignment and soft tissue adjustment.

Daisy recovered beautifully and now enjoys long daily walks with her family, free from the “skipping” gait she had before surgery.

DaisyPatellar Luxation Correction
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Shadow, a large-breed rescue dog, suffered from chronic hip pain due to hip dysplasia. Dr. Ellis performed a Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) to relieve her pain and improve her mobility.

After steady rehab, Shadow now runs comfortably at the dog park and enjoys an active, pain-free life.

ShadowHip Surgery (FHO)

Why Share These Stories?

Because we want every pet parent to know: there is hope.

Orthopedic surgery can be life-changing, and with the right surgical plan, recovery support, and compassionate care, your pet can return to the happy, active life they deserve.

Share Your Pet’s Story

Has your pet had orthopedic surgery at Plaza Animal Hospital? We’d love to celebrate their recovery and inspire other pet parents.

Email us at ortho.plazaah@gmail.com or text us at 704-783-6631 with your pet’s story and photos to be featured on this page.