For pet owners and fellow veterinarians
Veterinary orthopedic care
Equipe Somavet – Bone Reconstruction Center is a high-complexity veterinary orthopedic team in Brazil, led by Prof. Antonio Gorios Filho, MSc, and Prof. Diogo Borges, authors of the book Método Ilizarov na Prática Veterinária.
The team works in orthopedics, trauma and spine surgery for dogs and cats, focusing on complex cases: bone reconstruction with the Ilizarov method, deformity correction and 3D planning with custom-printed surgical guides. It also supports colleagues with case discussions and referrals.
If your dog or cat needs an orthopedic assessment or surgery, contact the team directly.
What the team treats
Orthopedic and neurological surgery
Fractures, luxations, cruciate ligament rupture, disc disease and complex spinal cases.
Bone reconstruction
Deformities, nonunions and bone defects, including with the Ilizarov method.
3D planning
Virtual planning from CT scans, with custom-printed surgical guides.
Most common problems
- Cranial cruciate ligament rupture and TPLO surgery, when the dog starts limping on a hind leg.
- Patellar luxation and hip dysplasia.
- Fractures in dogs and cats, including complex ones.
- Intervertebral disc disease and other spinal problems.
- Crooked legs (angular deformities) and limb length differences.
- Complications of orthopedic surgery: loose plates or screws, fractures that did not heal, infection after surgery. The team also offers second-opinion assessments.
For fellow veterinarians: see the guide on complications in veterinary orthopedics.
Are you a veterinarian who wants to refer a case?
The team accepts referrals and keeps the referring colleague involved in the treatment. Contact us via WhatsApp or Instagram @equipesomavet.