A thorough lameness examination is essential to diagnosing soundness issues. Often lameness issues are not visible, but subtle decreases in performance, head tossing, and other small signs can indicate a lameness issue. Our veterinarians at OCEC can help you in determining if your horse has a lameness issue and will work with you to diagnose and treat your horse's lameness.
Procedures Available:
1. Physical Exams
2. Gait Analysis
3. Joint Injections
4. Flexion Test
5. Nerve Blocks
6. Farrier consultation for corrective shoeing
Equipment:
- Digital Radiography
- Digital Ultrasonography
Facilities:
- Lameness Examination Pad/Track
- Round Pen
- Outdoor riding area