He will likely be hospitalized for a day or two.
The surgeon will tell you how long crate rest is needed in the discharge instructions. Follow the instructions exactly.
Yes, ortho surgery is very painful. He should have plenty of pain drugs to keep him comfortable.
As long as this vet is very experienced in LP surgery, is able to do the tibial crest transposition if indicated, etc., and the anesthetic protocol is good (with preop bloodwork), everything should be fine.
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