UPDATE: Evelyn is 3 weeks post FHO surgery. She is moving much better and will get to have a friend join her in recovery soon. While we are thrilled with Evelyn’s mobility she has developed some swelling that will be looked out by Dr. Varney. This was a big surgery and Evelyn’s only option. The femoral head ostectomy, FHO, procedure is performed to restore pain-free mobility by removing the head of the femur. The goal being that scar tissue with build up and create a new socket around the joint.

During and after videos. 2 years ago Tuc had FHO surgery. He is now fully restored to a very athletic lifestyle. Grateful for skilled, smart, and caring veterinarians. Tuc had hip dysplasia that was painful and slowing him down. FHO: femoral head osteotomy. They cut the ball off the long top leg bone that was grinding in the socket and causing all the pain. The muscles and ligaments kick in and take over. It was absolutely miraculous to watch this healing and restoration process. You can’t even