The orthopaedic team is at the forefront of research and development in this field and works closely alongside the imaging, rehabilitation and pain management services.
Problems treated by surgery
- Surgery of the knee, including key-hole diagnosis and surgery for cruciate ligament disease, as well as the fusion TTA and TPLO. We are one of only a few clinics in the UK that are fully accredited to offer total knee joint replacement for patients with intractable pain and lameness
- Surgery of the hip joint, for both dogs and cats, including hip replacements for patients up to 85 kgs in weight
- Surgery of the elbow joint, including total elbow replacement
- Simple and complex fracture repair, using advanced techniques and instrumentation such as external skeletal fixation and interlocking nailing procedures
- Growth deformity correction in young dogs for curvatures and lengthening of shortened limbs.
To refer to this service, please visit our Vet Referral page.
Back to: Small Animal Teaching Hospital