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Veterinarians in Waynesboro | Tri-County Animal Clinic
PO Box 850 415 Waynesboro Hwy Waynesboro, TN 38485 Phone: 931-722-9240 Fax: 931-722-7328 Please see Hours and Locations for After Hours contact info After Hours Phone: 931-722-9240 Please call to make an appointment
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Musculoskeletal
The musculoskeletal system allows your horse to move around in their environment. The anatomical design of the bones and muscles of the horse reflect the unique needs of the species.
Abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system include injuries (acute or chronic) and/or conformation problems.
o Congenital: Angular limb deformities, Clubfoot
o Acquired: Knock knees, Bow legged, Cow-hocked; Upward fixation of the patella
o Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)/Osteochondrosis: Shoulder; Stifle; Hock
o Osteoarthritis develops in overly stressed joints over time. Bucked shins. Splints. Bone Spavin.
o Patellar chondromalacia
o Forelimb: Humerus; Radius/Ulna; Carpus; Metacarpals; Splint bones; Sesamoid; First phalanx; Second Phalanx; Third Phalanx; Navicular bone
o Hindlimb: Femur; Patella; Tibia; Tarsus, Calcaneus; Metatarsals; Splint bones; Sesamoid; First phalanx; Second Phalanx; Third Phalanx; Navicular bone
o Spine: Cervical; Thoracolumbar; Sacrum; Coccyx
o Corns, Cracks, Quittor, Sheared heels, Sidebone
o Laminitis (Founder)
o Sole abscess, bruise
o Forelimb: Bicipital bursitis, Sweeney, Superior check ligament strain, Bucked shins, Suspensory Ligament Desmitis/Rupture, Inferior Check Ligament Desmitis, Bowed tendons, Sesamoiditis, Chronic proliferative synovitis, Osselets, Ringbone, Pedal osteitis, Buttress foot, Navicular syndrome/disease
o Hindlimb: Hip dislocation; Round ligament rupture; Whorlbone lameness (Trochanteric bursitis); Myopathy: fibrotic and ossifying; Meniscal Tears (stifle); Peroneus Tertius Rupture; Thoroughpin (DDF tenosynovitis), Curb (Tarsal Plantar Desmitis); Cunean Bursitis; Bog Spavin; Stringhalt; Capped hock; Hock dislocation
o Spine: Sacroiliac dislocation
o Myositis: bacterial, viral
o Exertional Rhabdomyolysis (Monday Morning Sickness)
Surgical intervention may be needed in some cases of musculoskeletal disease. Recovery from musculoskeletal disease or injury requires a combination of pain management, farrier work, exercise restriction, rehabilitatitive care, and nutritional evaluation.
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The Laser Center Tri-County Animal Clinic is please to offer Laser Therapy and Laser Surgery for dogs, cats, horses and other animals.
Location Hours Monday 7:30am – 5:00pm Tuesday 7:30am – 5:00pm Wednesday 7:30am – 4:00pm Thursday 7:30am – 5:00pm Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm Saturday 7:30am – 12:00pm Sunday ClosedPlease call to make an appointment. We are usually open during lunch hours but feel free to call and check as there are some days that necessitate closing during this time. We are also closed on all major holidays. After Hours/Emergency Number: 931-722-9240 Leave a message if there is no answer at the time of calling!
Our Services Tri-County Animal Clinic offers services for dogs, cats, equine, cattle and other large and small animals. Learn more about our services.
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