Our orthopaedic team in County Durham comprises internationally recognised specialists, vets and nurses who can provide specialist-led investigations and treatment for routine and urgent procedures.
Our patients benefit from:
- On-site post-operative care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from vets and registered veterinary nurses
- On-site imaging modalities including CT and MRI scanners, ultrasound, flouroscopy, and x-ray
- Trained Radiographers running our CT and MRI scanners to achieve the best possible images 7 days a week
- ECVAA Specialist Anaesthetists providing plans for anaesthesia and analgesia 7 days a week
- Dedicated cat ward and ISFM Silver Cat-Friendly Clinic accreditation with a team of cat advocates
- Our accredited Dog Friendly Clinic status
- Fully equipped ICU staffed by an experienced team every minute of every day
- Specialists of the European Colleges and Royal College of Veterinary Specialists (RCVS) in 7 departments for multi-disciplinary case collaboration
To support a smooth referral process at Wear Referrals and for transparency of client costs, we offer fixed-price procedures for some of the more commonly performed procedures.
SPECIALIST CARE FOR TPLO (Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy) REFERRALS
The most effective surgery for pets suffering with cruciate disease.
Our goal is to support you, our referring colleagues and offer our clients clear and transparent pricing.
All your TPLO cases will be accepted immediately and seen within 48 hours*
We guarantee the same fixed price of £4350 across all patient weights**
Our updated fixed price gives your clients clarity and peace of mind
There is no additional cost for TPLO cases seen urgently or if they are a large breed.
When you refer, the following is included:
- Consultation
- Pre and post operative radiographs on the day of surgery
- Anaesthesia (including routine medications)
- Surgery (including all implants)
- Hospitalisation
- Routine post-op analgesia (NSAIDs or paracetamol)for up to 2 weeks
*All cases will be seen via a consultation within 48 hours of referral (Monday to Friday) unless we encounter unforeseen circumstances, in which case the earliest appointment will be offered.
**Fixed price available from 24th June 2024 to 30th September 2024. Terms and conditions apply, available upon request.
Joint Replacement Prices:
| Procedure: | Price: |
| Total hip replacement | £9,000 |
| Total hip replacement with CT for templating | £9,500 |
| Total knee replacement | £9,000 |
| Total elbow replacement | £9,000 |
| Total ankle replacement | £9,000 |
Consultation, templating radiographs, GA, surgery, implants and associated medication, hospitalisation as required up to 3 days and discharge with medications for up to 2 weeks (e.g. NSAID, paracetamol & short antibiotic course, plus 6 weeks of Trazodone if the patient is anxious and requires anti-anxiety medication), follow up assessment at 6 weeks including sedation and radiographs.
Fracture Repair Prices:
| Procedure | Price |
| Simple long bone (e.g. transverse, spiral) | £4,500 |
| Bilateral single longbone | £6,250 |
| Complex Long Bone (e.g. segmental, comminuted) | £6,500 |
| Complex long bone bilateral | £8,500 |
| Simple Pelvis (e.g. unilateral ilial wing or SI luxation) | £5,250 |
| Bilateral simple pelvis | £6,500 |
| Complex Pelvis (e.g. acetabular) | £6,750 |
| bilateral complex pelvis | £8,250 |
| Lateral or medial humeral condylar | £5,000 |
| Bilateral lateral or medial humeral condylar | £7,500 |
| Y Fracture | £7,000 |
| Physeal fracture (cross pin repair) | £5,000 |
Includes: Daytime consultation with either an Orthopaedic or ICU clinician (8am to 5pm Monday to Friday). An emergency consultation will be charged outside of these hours at £470), PCV and EPOC if required (e.g. +7 years of age), radiographs, general anaesthetic, surgery, implants, medication and bandaging whilst hospitalised, hospitalisation for up to 3 days, discharge medications for up to 2 weeks, up to 2 post-operative re-check appointments (e.g, wound check, bandage removal - consultation only, no procedures e.g. radiographs included). Post-operative re-check with radiographs is charged at £500. If CT is required, please add £750.
Very complex, polytrauma and open fractures are not currently included in our fixed prices. Please contact us for an estimate.
For other procedures, our specialists are happy to discuss cases and provide estimates as needed.
Fixed Prices for our Soft Tissue Surgery
Fixed price assumes no other injuries that may require additional treatment, stabilisation or investigation (e.g. soft tissue wounds, chest or abdominal injury). Although major postoperative complications are unusual, any costs incurred relating to unexpected postoperative complications are not included in our fixed price packages. Post-surgery instructions must have been followed appropriately. Prices correct as of 1st April 2024.
