Specialties/Veterinary Orthopedics
3,100+ cases reviewed

Veterinary Orthopedics

Veterinary orthopedics addresses bone, joint, and musculoskeletal conditions in dogs and cats. From torn ligaments to hip dysplasia to fractures, orthopedic decisions carry significant financial and clinical weight. A board-certified surgeon reviews your pet's radiographs, physical exam findings, and medical history to determine whether surgery is truly warranted and which procedure is optimal.

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From $99 · Written report in 24-48 hours

In-person specialist vs PawPinion

In-personPawPinion
Wait time3-6 weeks24-48 hours
Cost$200–$350 per consultfrom $99
Travel requiredYesNone
Written reportRarelyAlways included
Specialist credentialsBoard-certifiedBoard-certified
Why it matters

Why you need a specialist for veterinary orthopedics

TPLO vs conservative management decisions can mean $6,000 in unnecessary surgery. Board-certified surgeons review imaging and biomechanics that generalists often miss. A specialist assessment of tear completeness, patient anatomy, and activity level changes the recommendation in a significant percentage of cases.

Subspecialty training beyond general practice
Pattern recognition across thousands of similar cases
Access to current research and treatment protocols
Independent assessment with no prior treatment bias
Conditions covered

What our specialists review

CCL Tear (ACL)
Hip Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Patellar Luxation
Bone Fractures
Osteochondrosis
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Arthritis Management

Don't see your pet's condition? Submit your case — our triage team reviews all veterinary orthopedics conditions.

The process

How a veterinary orthopedics second opinion works

01

Submit your case

Upload your pet's records, imaging, and lab results. Our system organizes everything for specialist review.

02

Specialist review

A board-certified veterinary orthopedics specialist reviews your complete case file in detail.

03

Written report delivered

Receive a detailed written second opinion within 24-48 hours. Share it with your primary vet.

"The specialist caught something our regular vet had missed for months. The written report was so thorough that even our vet said it was the most useful specialist consult they'd ever seen shared with them."

Michelle T.

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Board-certified specialists review your pet's complete case and deliver a written report in 24-48 hours. No appointment, no waiting weeks.

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