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Kansas City Canine Orthopedics

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Why Kansas City Canine Orthopedics

WHAT IS A SPECIALIST?

A specialist, such as a board-certified veterinary surgeon (Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons; abbreviated DACVS), is a veterinarian who has completed 4-5 years of rigorous residency surgical training after veterinary school and passed the board-certification exam. Only veterinarians with the letters DACVS after their name are certified surgeons.

THE SPECIALISTS OF SPECIALISTS

With continuing advances in medical knowledge and treatments, there is a need for sub-specialization in veterinary medicine. Just as human orthopedic surgeons do not spend time doing intestinal surgery, but focus solely on orthopedics, veterinary orthopedic surgeons are sub-specialized. Kansas City Canine Orthopedics has been exclusively dedicated to the most advanced orthopedics and sports medicine over the last 10 years with board-certification in surgery, a PhD in canine hip replacement, the only board-certified sports medicine specialist in Kansas City, and has one of only 18 vet surgeons in the world with fellowship status in Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery.

MORE CONSISTENT RESULTS, BETTER OUTCOMES

For athletes (human or canine), it is not only the desire to win during a competition that results in success; it’s the dedication to training and preparation that ultimately results in championships. Kansas City Canine Orthopedics’ commitment to obtaining the highest level of qualifications matters because ultimately the knowledge and skill developed with such extensive training, research, and preparation equate to more consistent results and better outcomes for our patients. And, as our mission statement affirms, it is our desire for success in 100% of our patients that drives us to seek to be the best orthopedic and sports medicine specialists in the Midwest.
Our Mission: What Inspires Us
Our Team

Meet Our Veterinary Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Team

The specialized veterinary orthopedics and sports medicine team at Kansas City Canine Orthopedics is committed to alleviating pain and optimizing mobility, function, strength, and quality of life. Learn more about our outstanding veterinary surgeons and staff and their passion for veterinary surgery and sports medicine.
Our Veterinary Surgeons
Dr. Franklin orthopedic veterinarian

Dr. Samuel P. Franklin

DVM, MS, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR
Dr. Andrew Goodman orthopedic veterinarian

Dr. Andrew Goodman

DVM, DACVS
Dr. Andrew Goodman orthopedic veterinarian

Dr. Steve Riley

DVM, DVSC, DACVS

ADVANCED ORTHOPEDIC SERVICES

Our world-class, board-certified veterinary surgical specialists are dedicated to providing the most advanced canine orthopedic veterinary surgery and musculoskeletal assessment to ensure your companion receives the most appropriate and comprehensive treatment available.

DIAGNOSTICS & SURGICAL PROCEDURES

 

Fracture Repair

TPLO

Bilateral Double Pelvic Osteotomy

Fracture Repair

Arthrodesis

Fracture Repair

Canine Fracture Repair

Fracture Repair

SPORTS MEDICINE SERVICES

Our veterinary specialists have extensive training, experience, and expertise in the non-surgical treatment and optimization of athletic performance in agility, flyball, coursing, retrieving, and hunting dogs. Click here to learn more about what a board-certified canine Sports Medicine specialist is.

SPORTS MEDICINE

  • Comprehensive assessment and diagnosis of problems that affect canine athletes and working dogs
  • Diagnostic nano-arthroscopy including for
    • Medial shoulder instability
    • Elbow disorders
    • Stifle (knee) injuries
  • Canine orthobiologics including
    • Platelet-rich plasma
    • Stromal vascular fraction
    • Bone marrow aspirate concentrate
    • Autologous protein solution
Our Reviews

Thank you for your kind words

Hearing from our clients and seeing our patients back in action is what drives us! Thank you for taking the time to let us know that we have helped you and your canine companion get back to what you love.

OUR FANS

Where the Vets Take Their Pets... As a surgery resident long ago, Dr. Franklin addressed my previous dog's ACL tear with the Tightrope procedure, allowing her to remain a super active sidekick for years after. I’ve been excited to see he now has a clinic focused on minimally invasive approaches. I’ve referred relatives' dogs to him, and now my own dog as well. My large goofball pit/beagle mix, Oliver, is doing GREAT so far post-op after his recent Tightrope procedure. At day 13, he’s lifting his good leg while peeing and walking almost normally.

Alison B.

The Kansas City area is very lucky to have such excellent board certified orthopedic surgeons for our pets! The KCCO team is wonderful!

Shonda B.

Dr. Goodman was fantastic with my pup. He addressed all of our options for her knee injury, even non-surgical options. The staff was amiable, and they were upfront with providing pricing estimates. I will be scheduling Bella’s surgery with Dr. Goodman very soon.

Kirsten K.

Thanks to Kansas City Canine Orthopedics and Dr. Franklin for going through all the surgical and non-surgical options for my best buddy. He means the world to us and we are lucky to have their awesome team help us!

Greg

Dr. Sam Franklin is a very talented compassionate Orthopedic Vet. My CC (mini Auzzie) had a severe double patella luxation last Dec and Dr. Franklin worked with me to diagnose and figure out a surgical plan for my baby. The surgery went very well and CC was back to walking after a few months. Now, 12mo later, she is running and being her playful self and we are about to start agility training. Thank you, Dr. Franklin!

Debra