Our specialty is lameness diagnostics. With an accurate diagnosis we are able to provide specific treatments and rehabilitation programs.
Our treatment options include a variety of affordable Stem Cell procedures as well as standard treatment protocols.
Appointments are available at two locations: Murrieta Equine in Murrieta CA and Prescott Animal Hospital (Equine Clinic).
Additionally, we provide the following services:
* Complete Preventive Care:
--Dentistry
--Tailored vaccination and deworming programs.
Why Lameness (pain) due to Stifle Joint pathology can be difficult to diagnose.
Abnormal bone development can occur before maturity and not present itself as lameness until early training or mid-career. The size of the bone (cartilage) defect, discipline and training methods can influence when and to what degree the lameness occurs. Some individuals adapt and no lameness occurs.
Often with early stifle lameness the radiographs are normal as well as scintigraphy (bone scan) because the early lesion primarily involves the cartilage.
Arthroscopic picture of the end of the femur (medial femoral condyle), illustrating the abnormal cartilage appearing like “floating white grass” instead of its normal smooth glass like appearance. This horses stifle radiographs were normal.
Consider The Following:
Diagnostics:
Prognosis For Stifle Lesions:
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