We see all TPLO cases within 48 hours*

New Fixed Price - £4,530

Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy

Our new reduced price is £4,530

The most effective surgery for pets suffering with cruciate disease.

We are now accepting all TPLO referrals and trialing a new way of pricing TPLOs, with the same price regardless of the weight of the patient when you refer to us.*

All your TPLO cases will be accepted immediately and seen within 48 hours*

We guarantee the same fixed price across all patient weights**

Our updated fixed price gives your clients clarity and peace of mind

There is no additional cost for TPLO cases seen urgently or if they are a large breed

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When you refer, the following is included:

Consultation
Pre and immediate post operative radiographs
Anaesthesia (including routine medications)
Surgery (including all implants)
Up to 3 days hospitalisation
Routine medications (e.g., post operative NSAIDs or paracetamol)

The new trial price at Northwest Veterinary Specialists is £4,530

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Orthopaedics Service Facilities

Dedicated surgical ward for dogs and a completely separate ward for cats
Non-slip floors ensure a confident footing for pets that might be unsteady or weak on their legs
Orthopaedic operating theatre with positive pressure ventilation
Digital radiography, fluoroscopy and ultrasonography
Karl Storz arthroscopy system
GE Logiq, Canon and Mylab 8 Esaote Ultrasound machines
Aperto Lucent Static MRI Scanner
Aquillion lighting CT Scanner with rapid contrast injector.

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  What a breath of fresh air compared to other referrals we have been in the past with previous dogs, made very welcome and put at ease by Amber and all the reception Team, Rory did an amazing job on removing a slipped disc for our Frenchie, Cammila was just amazing as I was struggling to cope with everything going on, all of the staff here are just so lovely and friendly and extremely helpful, we will be eternally grateful for helping our CoCo x
  
 
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  Northwest veterinary sevices Runcorn was from start to finish was a very pleasant experience, from the welcoming receptionist to my meeting with the vet, everything was explained thoroughly and dates set for future operations. 1st class operation and i have no worries because i know my dog is in very good hands.
  
 
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  I attended a 2hr first aid for dogs course here this week. Absolutely wonderful. Such a warm welcome, the course was very professional and the staff were lovely.  We had a tour of the site which was extremely impressive, certainly an awful lot of money spent on 'state of the art' facilities including MRI, Oncology, ultrasound, multiple operating theatres and treatment rooms. Too much to list. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. They even supplied drinks and a buffet! I would feel very comfortable having my pet treated here.
  
 
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  Absolutely amazing animal.hospital such friendly staff. The hospital Is immaculate and your little or big one's are under the best Care. Just complete a first aid course which was far far superior to one I did a few years ago with a different local vets. The knowledge is fabulous and informative. Well done every single staff member we met to night from reception, the nurses, customer relations Elliott, the lady offering drinks and more all.made you feel.very welcome. Happy Veterinary nurse month you do a great job and I don't think people realise how much you all do. Thank you.
  
 
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Questions on orthopaedic procedures

Is TPLO the best surgery for cranial cruciate ligament problems?

It is the most robust and gives a more rapid recovery in comparison with other techniques used for this problem. Small, light body mass patients can be treated successfully with medical treatment (pain killers) and a long period of restricted activity, but the recovery period is typically longer than that required following surgery. There are several surgical procedures that can be used to treat cranial cruciate ligament problems, including techniques that replace the damaged ligament and ‘tibial osteotomy’ techniques which modify the shape of the top part of the tibia to make the stifle stable in the absence of a functional CCL. In most cases, tibial osteotomy techniques result in faster recoveries and, of these, TPLO appears to be the most robust technique with a favourably low complication rate.

I’ve been referred for a TPLO procedure. What does this mean?

TPLO stands for tibial plateau levelling operation and is the procedure of first choice for most dogs suffering from rupture or disease of the cranial cruciate ligament in the stifle (the knee joint). When the joint becomes unstable and rather than flexing and extending normally during weight bearing it gives way, and the tibia is pushed forwards. TPLO involves a cut of the tibia (the shinbone) and accurate modification of the slope of the top (the plateau) of the bone. This allows the stifle joint to be re-stabilised during weight-bearing and locomotion. The modified shape of the tibia is maintained using bone screws and a plate. These maintain the corrected shape of the tibia during the healing period of approximately 8 weeks.

Can hip dysplasia be treated by surgery?

A number of different surgical procedures are performed to treat different presentations or severity of hip dysplasia. Very young puppies (4 months or less) with hip laxity can be treated to modify growth and reverse developing hip dysplasia. A minimally invasive technique selectively arrests growth of just the underside of the pelvis, to overcome the early changes of hip dysplasia. Puppies aged 5 to 11 months with mild hip dysplasia can benefit from pelvic osteotomy surgery which overcomes the tendency for the hips to subluxate (partial dislocation). For most severely affected puppies and adult dogs with hip osteoarthritis secondary to hip dysplasia, total hip replacement is the surgical procedure of choice. This is a reliable procedure with a good long-term prognosis, even in puppies.

Cruciate disease is the most commonly treated orthopaedic condition in dogs. The term is used to describe lameness attributable to partial or complete rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament with resultant instability of the stifle (knee joint) and development of osteoarthritis.

Northwest Veterinary Specialists offers TPLO surgery which is the current Gold Standard treatment available.

*All cases will be seen via a consultation within 48 hours of referral (Monday to Friday) unless we encounter unforeseen circumstances in which case the earliest appointment will be offered.

**Terms and conditions apply, available upon request.

We see all TPLO cases within 48 hours*

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