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orthopaedic referrals
Clyde Vet Group is on the BEVA list of approved practises willing to take equine emergenciesLAMENESS
- Routine lameness examinations
- Digital Radiography
- Bone scanning (Scintigraphy)
- Ultrasonography
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY
- Arthroscopy, using videocamera control, complete with motorised burrs and synovial resectors for the full range of arthroscopy and tenscopy procedures. (All owners and vet should receive video or DVD of surgery)
- Tenoscopy of tendon sheaths and bursae
- AO/ASIF 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm kit for fractures, arthrodesis and plate fixation.
- Stem cell implantation treatment for tendon injuries
- Routine orthopaedic surgeries
- Annular ligament desmotomy
- Inferior and superior check ligament desmotomy
- Neurectomy
- Splint bone amputation and removal
- Periosteal elevations and/or Transphyseal bridging etc
- Fluoroscopy assistance fro fracture repair in the operating theatre
X-RAY READING SERVICE
- We aim to provide, at minimum, a verbal report within the day of arrival and written report within 24 hours.
SHOCK THERAPY
Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is provided for most cases on an outpatient basis. ESWT has been used successfully in the treatment of suspensory ligament injuries and in selected thoracolumbar and foot lameness cases.