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We have the best Veterinarians in South Carolina.\u00a0 Our success is achieved through our partnership with you.<\/p>\n

BOOK APPOINTMENT:\u00a0 803-641-0644<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Dr. Stephanie Caston, DVM, Diplomate ACVS \u2013 LA Surgeon<\/strong> has authored dozens of scientific papers and book chapters on topics ranging from orthopedic and musculoskeletal surgery, developmental orthopedic disease, minimally invasive procedures, advanced upper airway surgical techniques, as well as regenerative therapies including Stem Cells, IRAP and PRP. <\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Caston utilizes this unique knowledge daily as she applies her experience as a rider to her profession as a Veterinarian.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Lindsay Knott, DVM, Diplomate ACVS \u2013 LA Surgeon<\/strong>, is a board-certified equine surgeon whose lifelong passion is horses.\u00a0 \u00a0She completed internships at Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Weatherford, Texas, and Louisiana State University, followed by a large animal surgery residency at Michigan State University.\u00a0 In 2025, she achieved board certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons (DACVS).<\/p>\n

Her clinical interests include orthopedic and soft-tissue surgery, lameness, and post-operative rehabilitation, where she focuses on helping horses recover and return to soundness.<\/p>\n

BOOK APPOINTMENT:\u00a0 803-641-0644<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Adult Horses<\/h2>\n

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Arthroscopic Procedures<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) removal<\/strong>
    \u2013 Commonly hock (tarsocrural), stifle, fetlock<\/li>\n
  • Joint chip fragment removal<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Synovitis \/ septic arthritis lavage<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Fracture Repair<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • Long bone fractures<\/strong> (radius, tibia, cannon bone)<\/li>\n
    • Condyle fractures<\/strong> (MC3\/MT3)<\/li>\n
    • Sesamoid fracture fixation<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Stress fracture stabilization<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Soft Tissue\u2013Related Orthopedic Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n
        \n
      • Suspensory ligament branch desmoplasty<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Check ligament desmotomy<\/strong> (inferior or superior)<\/li>\n
      • Annular ligament desmotomy<\/strong> (fetlock)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Foot & Distal Limb<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • Keratectomy<\/strong> (subsolar abscess, keratoma)<\/li>\n
        • Navicular bursoscopy<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Coffin joint arthroscopy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Spine & Pelvis<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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          • Cervical vertebral stabilization<\/strong> (selected cases)<\/li>\n
          • Pelvic fracture stabilization<\/strong> (rare, case-dependent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Foals<\/h2>\n

            (Orthopedic surgery in foals is heavily growth-related)<\/p>\n

            <\/em><\/p>\n

            Developmental Orthopedic Disease (DOD)<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            • \n

              OCD lesion removal<\/strong> (early intervention critical)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            • \n

              Subchondral bone cyst debridement<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Angular Limb Deformities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • \n

                Periosteal stripping<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

              • \n

                Transphyseal bridging<\/strong> (screws\/wires\/staples)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Flexural Limb Deformities<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • \n

                  Check ligament desmotomy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                • \n

                  Deep digital flexor tenotomy<\/strong> (severe cases)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Fracture Repair<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • \n

                    Physeal (growth plate) fractures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  • \n

                    Incomplete or slab fractures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                  • \n

                    Olecranon fractures<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Septic Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                      \n
                    • \n

                      Septic arthritis lavage<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

                    • \n

                      Osteomyelitis debridement<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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