{"id":3943,"date":"2022-02-08T08:29:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T06:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/services\/orthopedics-and-traumatology\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T19:21:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T16:21:11","slug":"orthopedics-and-traumatology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/services\/orthopedics-and-traumatology\/","title":{"rendered":"Orthopedics and traumatology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"439\">Veterinary orthopedics and traumatology helps diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and other movement system pathologies of animals\u2019 bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and muscles. Orthopedic problems may manifest as limping, pain, reduced activity or reluctance to move.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"844\">At our clinic, all orthopedic procedures are performed for small and large-breed animals \u2014 from the treatment of bone fractures, deformities and cruciate ligament ruptures to complex orthopedic operations, including hip replacement. Modern diagnostics and an individually selected treatment plan help accurately determine the cause of the problem, reduce pain and improve your pet\u2019s quality of movement.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_toggle title=&#8221;The most common orthopedic problems in small breed animals:&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Traumatic bone fractures<\/li>\n<li>Medial dislocation of the patella<\/li>\n<li>Cranial cruciate ligament rupture<\/li>\n<li>Bone deformation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;The most common orthopedic problems in large breed dogs:&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cranial cruciate ligament rupture<\/li>\n<li>Hip dysplasia<\/li>\n<li>Dysplastic changes of the elbow joint<\/li>\n<li>Osteochondritis of the shoulder joint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Diagnostics&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1064\">The only X-ray machine of its kind in Lithuania, meeting the latest European standards.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1210\">C-arm \u2014 allows the surgical process to be visualized in real time, providing the possibility to make smaller incisions and reduce tissue trauma.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1318\">Computed tomography (CT) \u2014 stands out for its speed and efficiency in diagnosing injuries and bone damage.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1419\">Laser therapy \u2014 used for tendinopathies, muscle strains, injuries and faster healing after surgery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Treatment&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1064\">Surgical<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1064\">Medication-based<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1064\">Stem cell therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1611\">We are one of two clinics in Lithuania that treats cranial cruciate ligament rupture by leveling the tibial plateau (TPLO), thereby eliminating the main cause of ligament rupture \u2014 excessive load.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1484\" data-end=\"1611\">A hip replacement operation, which is still new in Lithuania, is also performed at our clinic. You can read more about it <a href=\"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/hip-replacement-surgery-thr\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_gallery type=&#8221;image_grid&#8221; images=&#8221;3562,3563,3564,3565,3566&#8243; img_size=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"team-member design-two  \" >\r\n                    <div class=\"team-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"team-image-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"team-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-64.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-64.png 858w, https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-64-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-64-768x901.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"team-content-text\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"team-content-text-inner\">\r\n                        <h5 >Karolis Vainalavi\u010dius<\/h5>\r\n                        <span class=\"team-subtitle\" >Clinic manager, veterinarian<\/span>\r\n                        <p >Karolis Vainalavi\u010dius, the clinic manager and veterinarian working in the field of traumatology and orthopedics, who continuously improves his knowledge in this field, will provide all necessary consultations, help diagnose your pet\u2019s traumatological or orthopedic condition and treat it. The doctor works at the Rum\u0161i\u0161k\u0117s clinic.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"team-socials\"><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"team-contact\"><div class=\"email-wrapper\"><span class=\"iconsmind-Mail\"><\/span><span class=\"team-email\"><a href=\"mailto:karolis@kaivana.lt\">karolis@kaivana.lt<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class=\"team-member design-two  \" >\r\n                    <div class=\"team-content\">\r\n                        <div class=\"team-image-overlay\"><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"team-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"1007\" src=\"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-82.png\" class=\"attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-82.png 858w, https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-82-256x300.png 256w, https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Frame-82-768x901.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"team-content-text\" >\r\n                        <div class=\"team-content-text-inner\">\r\n                        <h5 >Matas Klup\u0161as<\/h5>\r\n                        <span class=\"team-subtitle\" >Veterinarian<\/span>\r\n                        <p >The doctor specializes in orthopedics, traumatology and surgery. At the Rum\u0161i\u0161k\u0117s clinic, he provides consultations, diagnoses conditions and performs various orthopedic operations. He continuously improves his qualifications both in Lithuania and abroad, takes an interest in the latest treatment methods and applies them in everyday practice.<\/p>\r\n                        <\/div><div class=\"team-socials\"><\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"team-contact\"><div class=\"email-wrapper\"><span class=\"iconsmind-Mail\"><\/span><span class=\"team-email\"><a href=\"mailto:karolis@kaivana.lt\">karolis@kaivana.lt<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text] Veterinary orthopedics and traumatology helps diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and other movement system pathologies of animals\u2019 bones, joints, cartilage, tendons, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3832,"parent":3862,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3943","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3943","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3943"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3943\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5026,"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3943\/revisions\/5026"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3862"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kaivana.lt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3943"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}