Orthopaedic
Orthopaedic For Your Pet | Townsend Vet Albury
When a horse goes lame, it’s rarely “just a sore leg”. In Albury, we see everything from joint injuries and chip fractures to tendon sheath problems that need careful assessment and, sometimes, equine orthopaedic surgery to give the best chance of returning to comfortable movement.
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Orthopaedic FAQs
Just a few common questions about Orthopaedic. If there is something else you need to know just ask in the Contact Us form below!
Is arthroscopy the same as “joint surgery”?
Arthroscopy is a type of joint surgery that uses a small camera and instruments through tiny incisions. It can help remove loose fragments, smooth damaged cartilage, and flush inflammation from within a joint, with less tissue disruption than open approaches.
How long does recovery usually take?
Recovery ranges from weeks to months depending on the diagnosis and the procedure. Many plans include strict rest early on, then a staged increase in controlled exercise, with rechecks to confirm healing before returning to full work.
Will my horse need a hospital stay?
Often, yes, even if it’s brief. Monitoring after anaesthesia, pain relief adjustment, and early bandage or wound checks are usually safest in a hospital setting, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours.
Can surgery guarantee my horse returns to the same level of work?
No procedure can guarantee a specific athletic outcome. Prognosis depends on the structure involved, the extent of damage, the horse’s workload, and how consistently rehabilitation is followed.
