Renowned orthopaedic surgeon Andy Moores was invited to participate in the inaugural TATE technology course for third-generation implant procedures held in Boston, USA, in June. This makes him one of a very small number of surgeons worldwide certified to perform third-generation TATE elbow replacements and the only such surgeon in the south of England.
With over 20 years of experience in elbow replacement surgery, Andy has witnessed the evolution in this technology. The TATE Elbow, which was used in the 2010s at his previous clinic, marked a significant advancement in the field from the IOWA State system before that. Though it was an improvement, issues such as implant loosening posed challenges for some dogs. Now, the TATE system has undergone a complete redesign, resulting in “a vastly improved” third-generation implant.
Andy continues to perform surgeries at his independent orthopaedic-only referral practice, the Moores Orthopaedic Clinic.
"The advancements in the TATE Elbow system represent a significant leap forward in veterinary orthopaedic surgery," explains Andy. "End-stage elbow osteoarthritis is a horrible condition which can leave dogs in chronic pain and with no good treatment options. Being certified to perform third-generation TATE elbow replacements allows us to offer our patients the most advanced treatment options available, giving them the best chance for a pain-free, functional life."
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