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Expert Orthopedic Care
From Fractures to Join Repairs, We will Help Your Pet Heal and ThriveAt Milton Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer advanced orthopedic surgery led by Dr. Forester Gholston, a highly skilled veterinary surgeon. With 14 years of clinical experience and extensive orthopedic training—including years of performing TPLOs and a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures—Dr. Gholston is committed to delivering the highest standard of surgical care for dogs and cats.
Pets experiencing orthopedic injuries or chronic mobility issues deserve thoughtful, precise, and compassionate treatment. Our team provides the expertise and technology needed to restore comfort, mobility, and quality of life.
Common Orthopedic Surgeries
Orthopedic surgery focuses on restoring function to the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles. At Milton Animal Hospital, Dr. Gholston performs a wide range of orthopedic procedures with an emphasis on safety, precision, and long-term healing.
Some of the most common orthopedic surgeries we perform include:
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tears
- Fracture repairs, including bone plating for severe injuries
- Corrective osteotomies for angular limb deformities
- Arthrodesis for management of chronic or non-functional joints
- Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO)
- Medial Patellar Luxation (MPL) repair
- Tibial crest avulsion repair
Additional Advanced Surgical Procedures
In addition to orthopedic care, we also offer a variety of advanced soft tissue surgeries. Dr. Gholston’s surgical training and experience allow us to manage complex cases effectively and safely. Some additional procedures include, but are not limited to:
- Cleft palate repair
- Cystotomy
- Thyroidectomy
- Advanced tumor removals
If you have a specific surgical concern not listed here, please contact us—our team is happy to discuss your pet’s individual needs.
