Steven W. Petersen, DVM, DACVS, DACVSMR

Surgeon
Veterinary Surgery and Sports Medicine of the Gorge

Dr. Petersen is board certified in both Small Animal Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, he works at Veterinary Surgery and Sports Medicine of the Gorge in Hood River, OR.  His primary clinical interests are orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery (fractures), and reconstructive surgery for traumatic and cancer associated wounds.  Within the realm of orthopedic surgery, Dr. Petersen's special interests include correction of pediatric growth plate injuries and limb deformities through distraction osteogenesis as well as general canine sports medicine including arthroscopic evaluation and treatment of joint and ligament injuries. Starting in the mid-1990's, Dr. Petersen was one of the first veterinary orthopedic surgeons in the country to use arthroscopy to diagnose and treat canine joint problems and has years of clinical experience with this specialty. Dr. Petersen is a strong proponent of postoperative physical therapy and incorporates rehab into his postoperative patient regimen whenever possible.  He is also an advocate of rehab for the aging or geriatric patient to enhance mobility and quality of life.  Dr. Petersen lectures locally and nationally to numerous veterinary associations and veterinary surgical organizations. Outside of his clinical responsibilities, Steve devotes his free time to his family, and enjoys cycling, windsurfing, skiing, and hiking with his wife, kids, and the family dogs.

Presentation(s):

• HO33 - Common Hip Surgery for the General Practitioner

  Sunday, September 5, 2021
  7:30 AM – 4:30 PM US PDT

• HO31 - Key to Successful Treatment of Patellar Luxation in Dogs

  Monday, September 6, 2021
  7:30 AM – 4:30 PM US PDT

• HO32 - Extracapsular Cranial Cruciate Ligament Stabilization & Meniscal Treatment

  Tuesday, September 7, 2021
  7:30 AM – 4:30 PM US PDT

• SA322P - Lameness Evaluation: Lameness of the Forelimb of the Old Dog

  Wednesday, September 8, 2021
  11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

• SA324P - Lameness Evaluation: Lameness of the Hindlimb of the Old Dog

  Wednesday, September 8, 2021
  3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

• SA325P - Orthopedic Traumatology: Know When to Fold ‘em, Simple Fractures that the GP Might Choose to Refer to Keep

  Wednesday, September 8, 2021
  4:35 PM – 5:25 PM US PDT

• SA328P - Orthopedic Traumatology: Complications of the Crooked Leg

  Thursday, September 9, 2021
  9:00 AM – 9:50 AM US PDT

• SA329P - Diagnosing & Managing the Dog with a Partial Cranial Cruciate Tear: A Panel Discussion

  Thursday, September 9, 2021
  10:35 AM – 11:25 AM US PDT

• SA330P - Meniscus Injury: A Panel Discussion

  Thursday, September 9, 2021
  11:35 AM – 12:25 PM US PDT

• SA331P - Managing MPL & Concurrent CrCLR: A Panel Discussion

  Thursday, September 9, 2021
  2:00 PM – 2:50 PM US PDT

• SA332P - Complications: Cruciate Stabilization - Why Did It Fail? A Panel Discussion

  Thursday, September 9, 2021
  3:00 PM – 3:50 PM US PDT

• SA334P - Complications with Patella Luxation Stabilization: Why Did the Fixation Fail?

  Thursday, September 9, 2021
  5:00 PM – 5:50 PM US PDT