Hip surgery

Hip dysplasia is common. It frequently becomes apparent from 6 months or so of age, leading to serious pain when the hip is extended.

We regularly do total hip replacement surgery at our Burton-Upon-Trent at very competitive prices. Most owners are seeking this surgery to manage the joints of larger breed dogs affected by hip dysplasia. Andy Whittingham leads this elective procedure and has experience of well over 200 cases.

Hips can dislocate (luxate) because of trauma, or sometimes because of underlying pathology (hip dysplasia).

Total hip replacements are going from strength to strength at West Midlands Referrals. We use a cementless system (Kyon and Biometrix). Doing plenty and getting a slick system and team in place is the key to minimising complications with this procedure. We are doing one a week. THRs take a lot of preparation – infection prevention is critical for success – but the results can be really satisfying.