Orthopaedics - Davies Veterinary Specialists

Canine Unicompartmental Elbow Replacement (CUE) Fact Sheet

We've invested in the latest cutting edge surgical equipment to treat severe canine elbow dysplasia. CUE offers a promising alternative for dogs with this condition. We are one of only a few UK centres providing this surgical option.

Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) Failure Fact Sheet

Cruciate ligament rupture is a relatively common and debilitating knee injury in dogs.

Elbow Dysplasia Fact Sheet

Elbow dysplasia means that there has been abnormal development of the elbow joint.

Fixed price TPLO

Fixed Price Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy (TPLO) now available from Davies Veterinary Specialists.

Hip Dysplasia Fact Sheet

The term 'dysplasia' means abnormal development of a tissue or organ.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a slowly evolving disorder of synovial joints characterised by deterioration of joint cartilage and the formation of new bone at the joint surfaces and margins.

Patellar Luxation Fact Sheet

The patella or ‘knee cap’ is a small bone (sesamoid bone) situated within the tendon of insertion of the quadriceps group.

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy or “TPLO” Fact Sheet

TPLO is a surgical technique used for the treatment of cranial cruciate ligament failure in dogs.

Total Elbow Replacement

The main indication for total hip replacement (THR) in dog is osteoarthritis (usually as a consequence of hip dysplasia).