Referral Services

Information for Veterinary Surgeons

Mark Straw B.Vet.Med CertSAS MRCVS is available to accept referrals in the disciplines of Orthopaedics and spinal surgery. Selected soft tissue cases can also be discussed with Mark Straw. I am always happy to discuss cases with Veterinary Surgeons whether or not the case proceeds to referral.


Referral services offered:-

FRACTURE MANAGEMENT

Internal fixation - AO/ASIF
External fixation - IMEX linear and hybrid fixators/KE external fixators/APEF

JOINT DISEASE

Lameness investigation
Arthroscopic diagnosis and treatment
Hip dysplasia – surgical or medical management.
Cruciate disease
Arthrodesis
Growth abnormalities

SPINAL SURGERY

Radiography including contrast studies/myelography
Intervertebral disc disease – hemilaminectomy/fenestration/ventral slot
Lumbosacral compression syndrome – dorsal laminectomy
Post operative hospitalisation and physiotherapy

Radiograph reporting

Radiographs assessed and report faxed on day of receipt.

To refer a case please contact the Hospital on (01302) 534999. We will then contact the client directly to arrange a suitable appointment. In cases that require urgent treatment please contact Mark Straw directly such that a suitable appointment can be scheduled.

Please supply all relevant clinical history and any radiographs/lab reports available. These can either be posted or given to the client to bring to their appointment.
A full report will be faxed prior to discharge from the hospital and follow-up reports will be given as appropriate.