JOINT HEALTH
Joint Health
Advancing Equine Care with Options for Joint Therapy and Regenerative Medicine at Forward Equine
Joint injections are an excellent way to decrease inflammation and heal injuries in our equine athletes as well as maintain comfort as horses age. Based on the details of each individual case, we will recommend which of our treatment options is the best fit for you and your horse.
At Forward Equine, we are excited to regularly incorporate cutting-edge regenerative medicine into our treatment plans. Staying at the forefront of veterinary advancements allows us to offer your horse the highest level of care available. Your horse deserves nothing less!
Each of our patients is treated as an individual, and we carefully consider the most effective treatments—or combinations of treatments—to address their specific needs and optimize recovery.
Joint Therapies
Forward Equine is proud to be one of the first practices in Wisconsin to offer Alpha2EQ, an innovative stall-side orthobiologic therapy for horses with arthritis and joint damage. When injected or applied to areas of inflammation, alpha-2-macroglobulin removes inflammatory enzymes to help improve the healing process and protect against further joint and cartilage damage.
ProStride APS
ProStride is a stall-side procedure that harnesses the anti-inflammatory properties and growth factors directly from your horse's blood. This two-step centrifugation process isolates white blood cells and platelets from the plasma, creating a concentrated solution of natural healing factors. ProStride is especially effective for repairing soft tissues within the joint, such as the synovial lining and meniscus, helping your horse recover faster and more effectively.
Noltrex®Vet is a long-lasting, synthetic 4% polyacrylamide hydrogel (PAHG) used in horses to provide improved joint lubrication. Unlike conventional therapies, Noltrex®Vet targets a root cause of joint pain by physically reducing friction. Noltrex®Vet coats the cartilage surface in areas of damage to provide a protective lubricating layer.
Corticosteroids
Traditional joint injections are done with steroids, which reduce local inflammation. However, long-term steroid use carries risks, including potential cartilage damage and side effects such as laminitis in susceptible horses. Additionally, steroids are often restricted by competition regulations, so we take these factors into account when recommending treatments.