Lameness
Our equine team can assist with the causes and treatment of lameness in horses
What is lameness?
Lameness is a term used to describe the horse’s gait being adversely affected by pain or a restriction in movement.
It can range from just a decreased ability or willingness to perform to the horse being unable to carry any weight on the affected limb at all.
The pain or restriction can originate in the hoof, in the leg, or elsewhere in the horse’s body, such as the back or neck.
Our aim is to identify the cause of the problem, recommend appropriate treatment and get your horse back to normal as quickly as possible.
Investigations that can be carried out if necessary at your yard include:
- Examination of your horse’s movement, stride and limb placement.
- Palpation of the limbs and muscles.
- Ridden or working examination.
- Nerve or joint blocks.
- X-ray or ultrasound.
We’re here to help
If more advanced investigations are required, we have close working relationships with several equine referral centres that can perform scintigraphy (bone scans), MRI scans, CT scans and arthroscopy/tenoscopy (using a camera to visualise inside a joint or tendon sheath).
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact our team on 01736 362215.