Episode #88 | Shaping Veterinary Medicine in 3D with Dr. Bill Oxley

What happens when cutting-edge technology meets veterinary expertise? Precision, innovation, and better outcomes for our four-legged family members. Dr. Bill Oxley, a prominent figure in veterinary orthopaedics, walks us through the evolving world of 3D-guided veterinary surgery. With years of surgical experience behind him, Dr. Oxley began to question the limits of traditional planning methods. Complex bone deformities that looked manageable on initially often became challenges in the operating room. The tools weren’t the problem. The planning was. His solution? Bringing veterinary orthopedics into the three-dimensional world through advanced imaging, computer-aided design, and 3D printing.Dr. Oxley's approach helped 3D planning completely change how we asses deformities for the better. The shift from struggling with conventional 2D planning to creating precise surgical guides. These custom guides allow surgeons to make exactly the right cuts in exactly the right places, dramatically improving outcomes for patients with complex orthopedic conditions. The emotional highlight comes when he shares the story of a Great Dane with bone cancer who, thanks to this technology, went from facing amputation to running joyfully on the beach just weeks after reconstructive surgery.Beyond the technical aspects, we explore the business challenges of building Vet3D, the global adoption of these techniques, and how pet insurance dramatically impacts which animals can access these life-changing procedures. For pet owners, this conversation offers invaluable insights into what's possible when your beloved companion faces orthopedic challenges.Curious about the cutting edge of veterinary care? Want to understand how technology is expanding what's possible for our pets? This episode will leave you amazed at how far veterinary medicine has come and hopeful about where it's heading. Connect with Dr. Bill directly at [email protected] to learn more about these groundbreaking approaches.Show notes, photo gallery, resource links: Please see our show notes here.Sound Engineer: Faith Fernandes Send us Fan MailSupport the showSubscribe to our premium version and support the show. Follow us: Twitter  Instagram Linkedin 3DHEALS WebsiteFacebookFacebook GroupYoutube channelAbout Pitch3D