Orthopaedics

At Patch and Purr we are able to provide a number of orthopaedic procedures in house. We can also accept referrals from other veterinary practices for orthopaedic procedures. If you have any questions please contact us.

TPLO

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy, for dogs with a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament (CCL), lameness and joint instability

Fracture Repairs

From simple breaks to more complex fractures

Patella Luxation

Where the kneecap, or patella, dislocates, or luxates, from its normal location

Lateral Sutures

Sometimes known as Extracapsular Lateral Suture Stabilisation, Extracapsular Repair, Fabellotibial Suture or a Tibiofabellar Suture to help create stability in the knee joint

Femoral Head and Neck Excision

Removal of the head and neck of the femur (the thigh bone) to remove the ball socket and stop painful rubbing at the hip joint

Also known as an FHNE or FHO surgery