Small Animal Orthopaedics

QVSH Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery Service

The QVSH Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery Service provides extensive experience and expertise in a wide range of orthopaedic surgical procedures, delivering exceptional care to our clients and patients. As part of a multidisciplinary hospital, we benefit from collaboration with a diverse team of specialist vets and nurses. This ensures that all aspects of our patients' care meet the highest standards, from diagnostic work-ups to postoperative management.

As a not-for-profit organization, we are committed to providing high-quality care while supporting the veterinary community.

We are pleased to offer a comprehensive referral service for the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention of a broad spectrum of congenital, developmental, and traumatic musculoskeletal conditions.

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Our Services Include:

Free Advice Service for General Practitioners: including assistant with radiographic interpretation.
Assessment of Lameness: Including objective gait analysis where indicated.
Joint Disease Management: Addressing routine and complex cases such as cranial cruciate ligament disease, patellar luxation, and osteochondrosis.
Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive surgery for elbows, shoulders, stifles, and tarsi.
Fracture Repair: Including management of polytrauma cases.
Treatment of Ligament, Tendon, and Muscle Injuries
Angular Limb Deformity Correction: Utilizing patient-specific 3D printed guides.
Osteoarthritis Management: In collaboration with our specialist-led pain clinic and physiotherapists.
On-Site Physiotherapy: Offering Shockwave treatment and postoperative recovery plans.

For advice requests please email ortho@vet.cam.ac.uk