Box rest and bandaging?

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I have just found out that my horse has fractured his pelvis, so will be on box rest for the next 2 months at least :( (I'm not even allowed to walk him in hand).
A while ago he got kicked in the field on his right hind cannon bone and got cellulitis (which has all now healed) but being on box rest makes this leg swell up, his fetlock in particular. None of his other legs really swell but would it be worth putting a stable bandage on this leg to help reduce the swelling, or if I bandage one leg would I need to bandage them all???
Thanks
 
You can bandage one leg without bandaging the others (contrary to popular opinion) but bandaging long term really isn't good for the leg and is a bit old hat now.

Ask your vet for a compression sock instead. Ours lends them out and you ensure a breathable material and even tension.

Hope he heals soon :)
 
Patterdale said:
You can bandage one leg without bandaging the others (contrary to popular opinion) but bandaging long term really isn't good for the leg and is a bit old hat now.

Ask your vet for a compression sock instead. Ours lends them out and you ensure a breathable material and even tension.

Hope he heals soon :)
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I'm not too sure, having had DVT [my own left legs], I was advised to wear flight sox both legs for a while .
There are not many people who can bandage well, many more who can't.
 
CAM1508 said:
I have just found out that my horse has fractured his pelvis, so will be on box rest for the next 2 months at least :( (I'm not even allowed to walk him in hand).
A while ago he got kicked in the field on his right hind cannon bone and got cellulitis (which has all now healed) but being on box rest makes this leg swell up, his fetlock in particular. None of his other legs really swell but would it be worth putting a stable bandage on this leg to help reduce the swelling, or if I bandage one leg would I need to bandage them all???
Thanks
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Personally I would ask your vet first if they have anything against bandages. If they have not I would be inclined to bandage all four.
 
always bandage in pairs-if a leg is compromised in anyway it may lead to more weight bearing on the 'good' leg therefore putting the 'good' leg under more strain-meaning the 'good' leg needs more support.
 
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