Referral Services – Orthopaedics
Our surgical service is led by Damien Bush who has been taking orthopaedic referrals for over 20 years. He founded Downs Veterinary Referrals in 2003, and collaborates closely with our other surgeons and internal medicine colleagues to provide an efficient and adaptable service. Given our highly experienced nursing team, the comprehensive on-site diagnostic facilities, as well as the latest surgical equipment (including air tools and an extensive selection of implant systems) we are able to deal with a wide range of complex surgical problems:
Lameness Investigations
- Radiology/ MR-scanning
- Joint taps/ arthrography
Osteoarthritis management/ arthrodesis
Oncology
Fracture/ Trauma Management
- ASIF/Mini-ASIF/ SOP Bone-plating
- Imex External Fixation
Developmental Abnormalities
- Osteochondrosis/ Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Angular Limb Deformities – carpal valgus/ elbow dysplasia/ patella luxation
- Hip dysplasia
- Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (MRI assessment)
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Insufficiency
- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement – including mini wedges for patients <12kgs
- Tibiofabella (lateral retinacular) suture
- Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Meniscal Injury – MRI assessment
Fusion TTA wedge: mediolateral post op radiograph
