DePuy Synthes Vet

We are so glad to see Benji is doing well! Thanks to Dr. Allan and the staff at Roundhouse Vet Hospital for taking good care of this little guy!

For International Polar Bear Day, we're sharing the heartwarming story of a plucky and beloved bear who benefited from a company donation of medical supplies for a challenging surgery. #nora #internationalpolarbear #depuysynthes #ethicon #hoglezoo #tamu #polarbearday

Boy friends! What a week it's been :( Nora the polar bear has broken her humerus bone - that's the bone between her shoulder and elbow - on her front, right le...g. We think it's because of how she loves to roughhouse play. Her keeper Kaleigh said, "She's a very rambunctious bear. It's not unusual to watch her head-dive into the snow without any hesitation. She just plays rough." Nora is currently off exhibit as veterinarians assemble a team of specialists. They've consulted with numerous other zoos, veterinary surgeons, radiologists and human orthopedic specialists across the country regarding bone breaks in young bears - at least three bears of Nora's age have fractured bones in their legs from playing too hard. A large animal orthopedic team from Texas A&M, a human orthopedic surgeon from the University of Utah Medical Center and a veterinary anesthesiologist from North Carolina State University will be performing Nora's surgery, Monday, February 4. The procedure will take the bulk of the day and will involve heavy-duty orthopedic hardware such as plates, screws, pins and nails. DePuy Synthes and Ethicon, Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices companies, are providing veterinary equipment for the surgery. The 500-pound bear had metabolic bone disease as a cub. The Nora Team has analyzed the X-rays and believe Nora is a good candidate for surgical repair. Her bones will be assessed during the procedure. Even after this procedure, there may be more in her future as we do follow-up checks. Either way, Nora will be off exhibit for the next several months. "Nora is one of the most special, most charismatic animals of our Hogle Zoo family," said Dr. Erika Crook, Hogle Zoo Associate Veterinarian. "We have reached out far and wide to find experts to give her the best chance possible to get back on her feet. She's in very good hands." Nora is currently on pain medications and is in her back-holding area. In typical Nora fashion, she is in good spirits and is still finding ways to play. Please send your healing vibes to our sweet girl. See more

We are so glad to see this horse doing so well after surgery. Checkout the Rood & Riddle in Wellington page for some videos before and after surgery! We wish him a quick recovery!

Here is the latest update on Josie. We are so happy to hear that Josie is doing well and gets to hang out with the VSEC staff all day. #TeamJosie

We are so glad to hear poor Josie is doing well after all she’s been through! Follow Josie’s recovery on Noah's Ark Rescue Project and Sanctuary page. She was found on the sidewalk with a traumatic injury, and VSEC Philadelphia (Dr. Ron Ben-Amotz and team) was able to reconstruct her face with DePuy Synthes Vet plates and screws.

Learn more about the unexpected products in Johnson & Johnson’s international roster, including our own products (orthopedic implants for pets!). #onlythebestforyourbestfriend #pets