Canine Joint Replacement · San Mateo
When a worn‑out joint steals your dog's stride, it can be rebuilt. Omega is the only team in Northern California that replaces all four major joints — hip, knee, elbow, and ankle.
When pain meds aren't the answer
If your dog is slowing down, limping, or struggling to rise, "let's keep them comfortable" isn't the only option.
Omega's board‑certified surgeons replace failing hips, knees, elbows, and ankles — giving dogs back the movement that makes them who they are. It's the kind of surgery most hospitals send away. Here, it's what we do best.
Lasting relief from hip dysplasia and arthritis.
Cruciate (CCL) repair and joint resurfacing.
One of the few programs in California offering it.
A regional rarity — and a reason vets refer here.
Why it matters
"The goal was never just a successful surgery. It was the walk on the beach two months later."
A joint replacement is a big decision. Our team walks you through every step — candidacy, imaging, surgery, and recovery — so you understand exactly what your dog needs and what comes next.
How to know if it's time →The most complete program in the region
Hip, knee, elbow, and ankle — performed by board‑certified surgeons with advanced imaging and a 24/7 ICU behind every patient. It's the broadest canine joint‑replacement capability in Northern California, in one San Mateo hospital.
More than surgery
Joint replacement is our signature — but when your dog needs more, six specialties and a 24/7 ICU are under the same roof.
Hip, knee, elbow, and ankle replacement, TPLO, and fracture repair — the region's most complete program.
Explore →Board‑certified neurology with in‑house MRI for IVDD, seizures, and spinal disease.
Learn more →Answers for complex, multi‑system illness — and compassionate cancer care.
Learn more →A 24/7 ICU led by a board‑certified criticalist — open every hour of every day.
Learn more →For Referring Veterinarians
We treat referrals as a partnership — clear communication, shared imaging and notes, and a defined hand‑back to your practice.
Questions owners ask
Most candidates are dogs with hip dysplasia, end‑stage arthritis, cruciate disease, or an injury that hasn't improved with rest and medication. The first step is a consultation — our surgeons review your dog's imaging and history before recommending anything.
Omega offers total hip, knee, elbow, and ankle replacement — the broadest range available in Northern California — along with TPLO, fracture repair, and arthroscopy.
Recovery is gradual and guided. We give you a clear, week‑by‑week plan, stay reachable throughout, and coordinate with your family vet so nothing falls through the cracks.
Wonderful — that's how most of our patients arrive. Your vet can send a referral and your dog's records, and our team will reach out to schedule. We keep your vet in the loop the whole way.
We're here, day or night
Talk with our surgical team about whether joint replacement is the right next step.