Shockwave Therapy

Get your horse "Back on Track"

Currently animals suffering from chronic pain and lameness must undergo lengthy and cumbersome treatment regimens. these usually involve prolonged medication and surgical interventions. Often the results are not satisfactory. Shockwave therapy constitutes a new modality for dealing with refractory conditions, by stimulating the animals natural repair mechanisms.
 

What are shockwaves?

In human medicine, shockwave therapy has been used for over 25 years to treat a number of urologic and orthopedic conditions. Shockwarves are high-energy sound waves, which are transmitted to the affected body part. There, they trigger the body's natural repair mechanisms by stimulating immune-competent cells. Thus, a lasting healing response is achieved without any side-effects.

How is shockwave treatment performed?

After diagnosing the problem, the veterinarian determines whether the condition is suitable for shockwave treatment. This is usually done on an outpatient basis at The Wisconsin Equine Clinic. The horse only requires a mild sedation, so it remains standing throughout the procedure. Treatment usually takes 10-20 minutes. The details of the subsequent resting and follow-up requirements should be discussed with the veterinarian. Usually, the horse can leave within  1-2 hours.

For which conditions is shockwave therapy suitable?

Shockwave therapy with the VersTron is recommended for a number of indications for use in the horse:

• Ligament damage
• Tendon tears and inflammation
• Back Problem

  Muscle pain
  Sacro-iliac pain
  Kissing spines

• Bone and Joint Disease

  Hock arthritis
  Navicular syndrome
  Stress fractures
  Non-union fractures
  Splints
  Ringbone
  Damage to sesamoid bones