Peasebrook Equine Clinic

This is an example of the high image quality that we can now achieve at Peasebrook. Radiographic and ultrasonographic imaging of the equine spine is crucial to our diagnosis and treatment of back pain. Impingement of dorsal spinous processes or "kissing spines" is a common finding, sometimes requiring surgery which, these days, we usually do with the patient standing rather than under general anesthesia. Degenerative changes to the articular facet joints of the vertebrae can explain persistent back pain and poor flexibility. Ultrasound guided medication of these joints can produce dramatic improvement. Any horse that shows signs of back pain should be examined for lameness, have the saddle checked by a qualified saddle fitter and receive appropriate physical therapy. If the problem can't be resolved then diagnostic imaging should be the next step.