Orthopaedic surgery
Arthur is currently available for orthopaedic assessment and surgery. Get in touch and Arthur will direct you to the most appropriate partner clinic.
Expertise in orthopaedic surgery
Arthur provides specialist orthopaedic surgery for dogs, from lameness and joint disease to complex trauma and spinal conditions.
His work includes joint and bone surgery, trauma repair and neurologic and spinal surgery.
Arthur’s approach
Dr Arthur House with Zuko the Samoyed, following his recovery from total hip replacement surgery for hip dysplasia.
Individualised assessment and planning
Arthur believes good surgery starts with good decision-making. In orthopaedic cases, careful assessment helps determine the most appropriate treatment for the individual dog and their condition.
The goal is to help dogs move comfortably and maintain their quality of life.
Orthopaedic surgical procedures
Orthopaedic and neurologic surgery
Arthur’s orthopaedic and neurologic procedures include:
Joint & lameness
Lameness investigation, TPLO, elbow dysplasia, OCD lesion management, arthroscopy and arthritis management.TPLO is commonly used to treat cranial cruciate ligament rupture, a frequent cause of hind limb lameness in dogs.
Trauma & deformity
Fracture repair and angular limb deformity correction.Neurologic & spinal
Intervertebral disc disease surgery, including hemilaminectomy and ventral slot, spinal stabilisation and lumbosacral disease management.Hemilaminectomy and ventral slot procedures may be used in the surgical treatment of intervertebral disc disease.
Arthur has published research across a range of orthopaedic conditions and surgical procedures. Explore his publications and case studies below.