Our Large Animal Clinic, Orthopedic Surgery Service, and Rehabilitation Service all teamed up to help Penelope the pig recover from a fracture. 

Dewey the Dalmatian faced a difficult injury, and the risk of surgery was too great.

Given the degree and extensive nature of the hematoma, removal could potentially cause permanent paralysis. It was also possible that once the old hematoma was removed from the spinal cord, the Neurology team may not be able to control new arterial hemorrhaging, given the limited visual surgical field.