Arthropscopy (horse)

[jrp204]

Daughters horse did a ligament in her hock in July, after investigations (scan and xrays) it was found she had done a ligament in her hock. 3 months box rest later, scan yesterday, ligament is looking good but there appears to be 2 bone chips, 3 & 4mm. Vet wants to xray next week and is saying if they are bone chips she will need to be referred for an arthroscopy.
So, what are peoples experiences of this being done? Did it work? and any idea of cost.
So gutted, daughter had only had her 3 wks when it happened.

 

[vhf]

Such rotten luck!! Had hoped you'd have had better news, though it's heartening about the ligament progress.
Can only relay experience with humans, where it was a minor and simple procedure making a huge difference to the people involved!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you. V.

 

[jrp204]

Thanks V.