Radiography

Radiography is principally used to assess bone and joint disease. Individual tissues within the body will absorb different levels of Xrays, this difference in absorption is what creates our radiograph image that we can use to identify areas of disease and damage. Our digital radiography machine is mobile so allows for radiographs to be obtained on yard for horses that are unable to be brought to our Newbiggin clinic.

Ultrasound 

Ultrasonography is the main imaging modality used for assessing the soft tissue structures of the limb such as tendons and ligaments. Damage to these structures will be seen on ultrasound as changes to the fibre pattern, size and level of fluid present within the tissue. Ultrasound can also be used to evaluate the health of tissue within joints and the surfaces of bones. Our orthopaedic ultrasound machine is mobile so can easily be used on yards or at our clinic.   

Treatment 

Following identification of the source of the lameness, will discuss with your appropriate treatment options, prognosis and a suitable rehabilitation plan for your horse following treatment. We work closely with farriers and physiotherapists as they play vital roles in the treatment of lameness. Commonly used treatment options include:

·       Intra-synovial or systemic anti-inflammatory medication

·       Joint therapies

·       Regenerative medicine (Stem cell or platelet rich plasma)

·       Extra-Corporeal Shockwave Therapy

·       Surgical treatment  

·       Remedial farriery