Serving the Equine Athlete

Our equine surgical service performs both soft-tissue and orthopedic surgeries, including routine and complex fracture repair, colic surgery, upper airway surgery, laceration repair, and advanced wound treatment. In addition, the surgery service performs lameness examinations and both surgical and non-surgical treatment to relieve pain and promote the athletic potential of our patients.

Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine

Location Starkville, MS
Animal Size Large Animal
Species Horse

Services Offered

The following minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment modalities and specialty services are offered:

Arthroscopy
Fracture repair
Regenerative medicine
Upper airway endoscopy
Laparoscopy
Thorocoscopy
Angular & flexural limb deformity repair
Tenoscopy/Burascopy
Urethrocystocopy

We also perform ultrasonography of the musculoskeletal systems. Our hospital also offers digital radiography, CT diagnostic imaging, and MRI, enabling us to gain images of all regions of the horse.

In addition, the AHC equine service also provides emergency care 24/7 for sick and injured horses. Services include emergency colic surgery, orthopedic procedures, and wound repair and management. While most emergency cases are sent to us by referral, we offer primary emergency care, as well.

About this service

Location Starkville, MS

Animal Size Large Animal

Species Horse