FHO Decoded

From Surgery to Play: What Recovery Looks Like After FHO

Carl Damiani Season 1 Episode 4

Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.

0:00 | 5:48

FHO surgery can be life-changing — but recovery is where the magic really happens. In this final episode of our mini-series, we take you inside the post-op journey: from hospital stay and pain management to underwater treadmills and long-term results. Whether your dog is 8 months or 8 years old, this episode shows what’s possible when great surgery meets great aftercare.

What You’ll Learn:

  • What happens during the first 48 hours after surgery
  • How gentle movement improves healing (and when to start it)
  • Why owners play a critical role in rehab — and success rates show it
  • The advanced therapies driving faster, better recoveries
  • How long-term outcomes vary by age and owner engagement
  • What’s next in FHO rehab: 3D printing, therapeutic ultrasound, and more

Links and Resources: