Orthopaedics
Overview
Our experienced Orthopaedic team are able to diagnose and treat a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions from complex fractures to joint disease. The team has access to state-of-the-art equipment, enabling swift and precise treatment.
They also work within a multi-disciplinary team which means that every animal passing through the orthopaedic service also has access to Specialists in a variety of fields, including anaesthesia and cardiology. This enables every single patient to have tailored anaesthesia plans and ensures they get the very best pain-relief for a happier recovery.
Diagnostics
- X-rays
- CT
- MRI
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Arthroscopy
- Fluoroscopy.
We see and treat a wide range of conditions including:
- Fracture repair:
- Complex and articular fractures
- Internal and external fixation
- Minimally invasive repair
- Joint disease:
- Cruciate ligament disease
- Patellar luxation
- Elbow dysplasia
- Hip dysplasia
- Growth deformities using 3D printed surgical guides
- Joint arthrodesis
- Total hip replacement (THR).
The Team

Dave Thomson
Head of Surgery

Erika Bianchini
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons, EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Georgia Jenkins
Diplomate, European College of Veterinary Surgeons, EBVS® European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery

Marko Stejskal
Diplomate ACVS, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery
Services we offer
At ChesterGates we offer a wide range of specialist-led services to provide the highest level of care available.

Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Cardiology

Diagnostic Imaging

Soft Tissue Surgery

Internal Medicine

Neurology and Neurosurgery

Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy

Ophthalmology

Orthopaedics
