Services

  1. Surgeons
  2. horse under anesthesia
  3. Soft tissue surgery
  4. Dr. Assmann - Surgeon
  5. arthroscopy
  6. arthroscopy
  7. arthroscopy
  8. anesthesiologist
  9. anesthesia machine
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Services in Surgery

Your horse is in the best hands: every patient is carefully examined by an experienced veterinarian, and all findings and treatment plans are discussed with a senior clinician specialized in equine surgery. Whenever needed, we collaborate closely with experts from other disciplines to ensure optimal, individualized care.

Orthopedics - Keeping Your Horse Sound and Performing

  • Lameness examinations (including diagnostic anesthesia)
  • Evaluation of riding performance issues
  • Assessment of poor performance
  • Joint treatments
  • Treatment of tendon sheaths
  • Therapy for hoof and navicular bone diseases
  • Treatment of limb deformities in foals
  • Treatment of tendinopathies (tendon injuries)
  • Regenerative therapies (PRP, ACP, IRAP)
  • Management of injuries
  • Back examination and treatment
  • Diagnostic imaging (radiographs ultrasound, CT, MRI)

Surgery - Advanced Care with Modern Technology

Our clinic is equipped with cutting-edge surgical technology, including fluoroscopy (C-arm), CT-guided procedures, and specialized support systems for safe positioning and recovery. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures:

  • Arthroscopy
  • Arthroscopic chip removal
  • Arthroscopic reatment of joint infections
  • Bursoscopy
  • Tenovaginoscopy (tendon sheath endoscopy)
  • Osteosynthesis (fracture repair), including CT-guided procedures
  • Arthrodesis (joint fusion)
  • Bone cyst surgery (including treatment with resorbable screws)
  • Surgical treatment of nail puncture wounds
  • Surgical treatment of keratomas (horn columns)
  • Surgical treatment of hoof abscesses
  • Surgical treatment of cancer
  • Neurectomy
  • Partial resection of the splint bone
  • Desmotomy of the check ligament of the superficial or deep digital flexor tendon
  • Fasciotomy and neurectomy of the suspensory ligament origin
  • Treatment of tendon injuries
  • Management of wounds and injuries
  • Castration of stallions (including cryptorchids)
  • Castration of mares
  • Penile amputation for treatment of penile tumors
  • Surgical removal of bladder stones
  • Revision of spermatic cord fistulas
  • Tumor surgery (sarcoids, melanomas)
  • Sinus surgery
  • Laser surgery (including treatment of laryngeal hemiplegia/"roaring")
  • Hernia repair
  • Exploratory laparoscopy (standing)
  • Laparoscopic removal of ovarian tumors
  • Exploratory laparotomy
  • Colic surgery (laparotomy)
  • Caesarean section

Foal conditions

  • Surgical repair of bladder rupture
  • Surgical correction of angular limb deformities
  • Umbilical resection
  • Surgical repair of umbilical hernias

Ophthalmology – Eye Care at the Highest Level

We diagnose and treat a wide range of eye conditions:

  • Diseases of the eyelids, cornea, and internal eye structures
  • Glaucoma and inflammatory eye diseases
  • Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU / “moon blindness”)

Our services include:

  • Advanced imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI)
  • Electroretinography (ERG) to assess retinal function
  • Microsurgical procedures, including cataract surgery
  • Laser surgery
  • Vitrectomy (for equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) / “periodic eye inflammation”)

Dentistry – Modern Equine Dental Care

  • Healthy teeth are essential for your horse’s well-being and performance. We offer:
  • Comprehensive oral diagnostics using endoscopy and CT
  • Standing tooth extractions, including complex cases
  • Correction of dental misalignments
  • Treatment of EORTH
  • Routine dental care