We are performing cementless total hip replacement (THR) in cats using a specialised micro-THR system. Total hip replacement in cats has almost become a routine procedure, but has previously involved the use of bone cement with all its potential drawbacks.
A recent study* comparing femoral head and neck ostectomy and THR in cats, which included measurement of ground reaction forces, provided objective evidence of superior outcomes following THR.
Indications for THR in cats include slipped capital femoral epiphysis, recurrent or chronic luxation, hip dysplasia, and fractures of the femoral head and neck.
Our specialist THR surgery is £7000, includes our 12-month surgical guarantee, and is all-inclusive with no hidden charges. For those cases where financial or other considerations preclude THR, femoral head and neck ostectomy remains a viable alternative.
