Treatment for Broken Bones in Dogs and Cats

When a bone breaks, it is called a fracture. A broken bone needs stable support to heal properly. The OrthoLine system is designed specifically for pets, with plates and screws sized to match animal anatomy, helping hold the bone in the correct position during recovery and support a return to comfortable movement.
Understanding the treatment

What Is OrthoLine™ Fracture Repair?

The OrthoLine system is a system of metal plates and screws that are placed on the broken bone to hold the pieces in the correct position while they heal.

The plate helps keep the bone properly aligned, which is important for healing and for your pet to regain comfortable movement.

How It Works

The OrthoLine system includes a range of plate and screw sizes designed for pets of different sizes. This allows your veterinarian to choose the right fit for your pet’s body and the specific type of fracture.

How It Helps

During surgery, a plate is placed along the bone and secured with screws to help hold the broken pieces in place. This keeps the bone stable while the injured area heals.

The plate provides support for your pet to use the limb while the bone is able to fully heal.

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Recovery After Broken Bone Repair

Recovery after fracture repair surgery takes time and careful management. The goal is to protect the healing bone while gradually returning to normal movement.

Recovery for Dogs

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Limited, leash‑controlled activity for several weeks
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Preventing running, jumping, and rough play
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Gradual increase in movement under veterinary guidance
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Your dog may need to wear a bandage for a period of time after surgery
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Follow‑up visits to monitor bone healing
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Recovery for Cats

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Limited activity to protect the healing bone
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Confinement to a large crate or small room with no furniture to jump on
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Use of paper pelleted cat litter to avoid incision complications
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Your cat may need to wear a bandage for a period of time after surgery
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Gradual return to normal activity under veterinary guidance
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