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Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO) in Dogs
Femoral head ostectomy removes part of the hip joint to relieve problems in a damaged or diseased hip.
Femoral head ostectomy removes part of the hip joint to relieve problems in a damaged or diseased hip. Patient selection and recovery planning are individualized.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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