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Ridgewood Orthopaedic Services

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Ridgewood Orthopaedic Services

Small animal orthopaedic referral service. At Ridgewood orthopaedics we provide a mobile surgical service that is brought to your clinic.

Rather than pets travelling to a referral centre we come to you. We provide a compassionate, cost effective and ethical service. Our experience enables us to provide a high quality service with minimal complication rates. Good communication between us, referring vet and pet owners is an essential part of this. Information about what to expect from surgery and how to look after pets will be provide

d via client handouts. We will offer assistance and advice to referring vets in a timely and respectful manner.

08/07/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We are thrilled to announce that Vita Referrals will officially open its doors on the 5th of August! 🐾

As an independent specialist surgical referral centre, our mission is to make top-quality veterinary care accessible to all pets in Yorkshire. Our dedicated team is committed to providing the highest standard of care for your beloved animals.

Join us on this incredible journey to bring exceptional and affordable care to your pets. We can’t wait to welcome you and your furry friends! 🐶🐱

Stay tuned for more updates and behind-the-scenes peeks as we prepare for opening day. See you soon!

01/07/2024

It's time to start introducing our team and this week we will meet the 3 directors. So without further ado, Meet Stuart! 🌟

Stuart isn’t just passionate about surgical care; he’s dedicated to improving the entire process for everyone involved. 🐾

For pet owners feeling anxious, and for busy clinics needing a simpler referral process, Stuart has a solution. Instead of time-consuming forms, he prefers to talk —whether it’s on the phone, via video call, or whatever works best for you. 📞💬

Stuart believes in the good old-fashioned personal approach. It’s just one example of how we do things at Vita Referrals. ❤️

15/06/2024

Very excited to announce that we are joining with 2 surgeons in a new referral centre. More info to follow

$Binx updateIt has been around 2 months since Binx had his pelvic fracture repaired. We are pleased to report that he has...$

12/12/2023

Binx update
It has been around 2 months since Binx had his pelvic fracture repaired. We are pleased to report that he has healed well and hasn't had any issues along the way. Now Binx can get back to his high jinks!

01/12/2023

Hoshi had long standing issues with patella luxation (dislocating kneecaps). He had a previous procedure to correct it but due to the deformity in his leg this hadn't worked as planned. The degenerative changes in the joint meant that a different technique was needed.
The groove that the patella should sit in was very arthritic giving a rough surface which would have been uncomfortable to walk on. This was replaced with a Patellar Groove Prosthesis which gives a very smooth surface.
There was a bend in the femur meaning that the patella could not be located in the usual position. The bend was removed by removing a wedge of bone from the femur and stabilising it with plates & screws.

You can see from these radiographs that the patella is sat where it should be and the bone has now healed.
Hoshi will need some ongoing physiotherapy for a while but is making good progress and we wish her well during her recovery

25/10/2023

We are really pleased to announce that the team is expanding.

Introducing surgical RVN Becky.

Becky registered as a veterinary nurse in 2008. Since then Becky has gained extensive knowledge within the veterinary profession. She has a keen passion for orthopaedic surgery and improving clinical standards in patient care.

Becky obtained an NCert in surgery and has led a surgical team within a large referral hospital before leading a team of over 70 nurses in a head nurse position.

Her skills, dedication and passion for the job are a welcome addition to our improved service.

$Poor Binx suffered a fractured pelvis after a presumed road traffic accident. Fractures of the ilium normally need surgi...$

10/10/2023

Poor Binx suffered a fractured pelvis after a presumed road traffic accident.
Fractures of the ilium normally need surgical stabilisation as they are part of the weight bearing section of the pelvis. By using plates and screws we obtained a solid repair that improves comfort and should allow an early return to weight bearing.
Hopefully Binx will be feeling much better in the next few weeks.

$Poor Poppy had an unfortunate accident when she jumped from an upstairs window. She sustained a fracture to her right ra...$

12/09/2023

Poor Poppy had an unfortunate accident when she jumped from an upstairs window. She sustained a fracture to her right radius and ulna but no other injuries.
The fracture was repaired with a plate on each of the bones. After 2 months all had healed well and she's now back to running around.

$Bonnie was out for a Bank Holiday walk when she had a large fall. She sustained a comminuted fracture to her right tibia...$

28/05/2023

Bonnie was out for a Bank Holiday walk when she had a large fall. She sustained a comminuted fracture to her right tibia. These fractures are common and can be difficult to reconstruct due to all the fragments.

The fracture was repaired using 2 plates to make a strong construct whilst avoiding interfering with the fracture itself.

Bonnie will need a couple of months to recover from the injury but hopefully she'll be back to normal soon enough.

$Poor Cat suffered a fracture to his left tibia presumably after a fall. In the first radiograph the fracture doesn't loo...$

11/05/2023

Poor Cat suffered a fracture to his left tibia presumably after a fall. In the first radiograph the fracture doesn't look very displaced. However the second view shows a common appearance to fractures of the tibia which highlights how important it is for us to take all appropriate views of our patients. Without all the information errors can be made in planning that could result in poor outcomes.

The tibia was reconstructed with 2 screws to realign the limb. A locking plate with screws was then used to stabilise the bone.
We hope cat has a smooth recovery.

16/04/2023

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Address

Upper Lane, Netherton
Wakefield
WF44NF

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+447971196236

Website

http://ridgewoodortho.co.uk/

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