Orthopaedics
The Orthopaedic Service runs regular clinics on Mon-Weds inc. Emergencies and urgent referrals are taken at any time. We are happy to handle the full range of musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions from acute trauma to elective surgery and investigation and treatment of joint conditions.
At the initial appointment there is normally an evaluation of the history of the animal's condition and a physical examination. Consultations are conducted by members of the orthopaedic team with the attending students. The client should bring any previous radiographs, together with a referral letter and a case history for the patient, to the initial consultation.
Once the patient has been examined, the options for diagnosis and treatment are discussed. If further diagnostic or surgical procedures are recommended and the client wishes to proceed, they will be given an estimate of the costs and the length of stay in the Hospital. The animal will normally be admitted as an in-patient for these procedures. All cases are dealt with by a combination of senior staff members and surgical residents. There is frequently a joint approach to cases between orthopaedics and soft tissue surgery or neurology when a disease involves a combination of disciplines.
Advice on cases can be given to veterinary surgeons over the phone or on the basis of radiographs. Veterinary surgeons wishing to contact the Orthopaedic Service should phone reception on 01707 666366 or fax 01707 649384. Radiographs should be addressed to QMHA Admin Office, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Herts AL9 7TA.
Particular interests include:
- Fracture repair and bone healing
- Total hip replacement and triple pelvic osteotomy
- Total elbow replacement
- Osteochondrosis and joint dysplasia
- Limb deformity
- Osteosarcoma
- Arthroscopy
- Cruciate repair with stabilisation techniques and tibial plateau levelling
- Physiotherapy and aftercare
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Key Clinicians
Matthew Pead
Dr Pead's time is split between teaching, research, and the referral practice of the Queen Mothers Hospital for Animals. He is currently the RVC Academic director of professional assessement and developement, and Director of the clinical skills centre.
Gareth Arthurs
Gareth is a Lecturer in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics). Most of his time is spent doing clinical work but he is also involved in teaching, providing Continual Professional Development and research.
Sandra Corr
Sandra is a Senior Lecturer in small animal surgery and Head of Orthopaedics at the Royal Veterinary College. She is a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.
James Grierson
James is a Lecturer in Small Animal Orthopaedic Surgery and a European and RCVS Specialist in Small Animal Surgery. He has particular interested in joint replacement, the role of physiotherapy in patient care and infection control.
Pilar Lafuente
Matthieu Cariou
Matthieu is a Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Small Animal Surgery. He has an RCVS Certificate in Small Animal Surgery and is enrolled for the ECVS Diploma.
Zoe Halfacree
Zoë is a clinician working in the Soft Tissue Surgery Service and is also a member of the Interventional Radiology team.
Richard Meeson
Richard is a Senior Clinical Training Scholar (Resident) in Small Animal Surgery at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals.
Kevin Parsons
Kevin is a Senior Clinical Training Scholar in Small Animal Surgery, and is enrolled and studying for the RCVS certificate and European College of Veterinary Surgeons diploma in small animal surgery