Severe wounds

Wounds of the lower limb in horses have the potential of being career or life threatning. This is partly due to the fact that structures so important to limb function and weight bearing are very susceptible to traumatic injury. Fast recognition of the damage to these structures is essential if the horse is to return back to full work.

Cleaning the wound and removing dead tissue as thoroughly as possible are probably the two most most important procedures that can be done to allow the wound to heal as quickly as possible. We are fortunate at our hospital to have the Versajet wound debridement system which we have shown to make a dramatic difference.

We are also able to perform a wide range of reconstructive procedures including skin grafts and flaps. Our head of surgery, Dr. Dylan Gorvy is on the committee of the Veterinary Wound Healing Associaton and therefore keeps up to date with the most modern techniques and equipement.