Orthopaedics and pre-purchase exams

Lameness is very common in horses. It may be more or less serious (foot abscess, tendon injury, osteoarthritis, fracture…). A full orthopaedic examination is needed to identify the lame limb and the region involved. Imaging (radiography / ultrasound) is often useful to reach the right diagnosis.

When buying a horse, a pre-purchase examination is worth doing. It is a full clinical and orthopaedic examination, looking for conditions that may already be present. For sport and leisure horses, radiographs of the main joints can also be offered, to look for findings that would argue against athletic work.

At Equi’Oise Vétérinaires we are available for all orthopaedic consultations (including a check before the competition season) and for pre-purchase examinations.