05/06/2026
Meet Flare 🤎
Flare is a lovely 1-year-old Border Collie who came to The Woodbridge Vets after developing ongoing lameness in her right forelimb. Despite rest and medication, her discomfort wasn’t improving, so she was admitted for advanced imaging.
Her CT scans revealed bilateral shoulder OCD (a developmental condition affecting the cartilage in both shoulders), along with a small fragment near the biceps tendon sheath. After careful discussion of options, Flare’s family and our veterinary team agreed that surgical treatment would give her the best chance of recovery 🤎
Flare underwent bilateral shoulder surgery with our vet Simon and assistance from our vet Laurie. During surgery, damaged cartilage was carefully removed, affected areas were cleaned and prepared, and the joints were treated to support healing and long-term comfort. Her recovery involved dedicated pain relief, strict rest, and close monitoring, with plenty of nursing care to keep her comfortable every step of the way. Like many orthopaedic cases, her rehabilitation was just as important as the surgery itself.
She has come so far from her initial lameness, and her progress is a real credit to both her and her family for their dedication throughout recovery 🤎 Well done Flare!