Versatron Shockwave Technology
 At
Whole Horse, we are committed to providing you with the
best possible care for your horse. To this end, we are
now introducing a new technology into our practice-Versatron
Shockwave Therapy! We are one of the first practices in
our area of Michigan to be providing this new and
effective therapy.Initially used to treat musculo-skeletal
problems and kidney stones in humans, this same
shockwave technology has been found to be highly
effective in treating many lameness and musculo-skeletal
problems in horses. Using hydraulic pressure, soundwaves
are generated by the machine that penetrate the horse’s
tissue, where they result in the release of beneficial
bio-chemicals and stimulate the growth of new blood
supply to injured areas, as well as providing pain
relief. The treatment is done by saturating the horse’s
hair with ultrasound gel and then using a special probe
to transmit the generated soundwaves into the horse’s
tissue through the skin.
 The
Versatron system is unique in that it uses
electro-hydraulic technology, the gold standard in human
medicine. Previous equine shockwave machines used waves
generated by an air-compressor. The electro-hydraulic
technology allows for much better penetration to areas
that used to be difficult to treat with shockwave
therapy including the back, lumbo-sacral region, and
navicular area. The electro-hydraulic technology makes
such a difference that it is now the only type of
ShockWave Treatment covered by many equine medical
insurance policies. This type of Shockwave machine has
multiple transducer heads of different sizes, to allow
the veterinarian to customize the treatment to the
specific area being treated. It also allows the
veterinarian to control the power of the soundwaves
generated, which allows us to get the shockwave therapy
specifically to the area of injury.
Shockwave therapy is very safe for the horse. Unlike
surgical or injectable treatment options, it does not
require sterility, prolonged recovery time, or
bandaging, and does not present any risk from needle
puncture.For hock and stifle problems, as well as
sesamoiditis, it can be an excellent option for the
owner who wants to avoid joint injections, or the horse
who does not tolerate needles well. Although the horse
is generally lightly sedated to prevent movement during
therapy, the treatment is easily done in the standing
horse, does not require clipping of the treated area,
can be done on the farm,and takes only 10-20 minutes.
Most horses improve quickly with responses being seen in
7-10 days.
Some conditions that can be treated with Shockwave
therapy include:
- Suspensory injuries and suspensory desmititis
- Sesamoiditis
- Tendon Injuries and Tendinitis
- “Bucked Shins”
- Stress Fractures
- DJD of the Hock
- Stifle ligament injuries and gonitis
- Lumbo-sacral and Sacro-illiac pain and strains
- Back pain, including “Kissing spines”
- Navicular Disease
- Non-healing wounds
For more information about Versatron Shockwave
Therapy, visit
www.pulsevet.com , where you can find
information for owners, and find references to some of
the many studies done with the Versatron machine.
To find out about how we can use ShockWave therapy to
help your horse, call us or send an email to
info@WholeHorseVetServices.com
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Denise Bickel DVM
Whole Horse Veterinary Services
Phone # 517-474-4050
Fax # 517-764-7710
3906 Seymour Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
EMAIL US
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