facet joint problem

[OrangeEmpire]

My 6yro Welsh Cob X TB is lame in her right hind and the vet and physio both think her symptoms indicate facet joint problems along her spine just before the pelvis... She is going for a bone scan before we start pumping her full of steroids.

anybody got any knowledge of this kind of problem and experiences of recovery etc?
Thanks!

 

[hellybelly6]

I am sorry to hear about your horse.

Is this similar to kissing spines?

When my horse was first diagnosed with chronic arthritis, I did a lot of research on it via google.

I cant help you afraid, but I can give you my sympathy and thoughts.

I will look it up in my copy of veterinary notes for horses owners and get back to you.

Good luck

x

 

[OrangeEmpire]

Thank you - kissing spine is where the 'dorsal' ridges(?) touch. The facet joints as i understand it are the off-shoots that stick out to the side from the vertibra... i think!

 

[hellybelly6]

Dorsal spinous processes are the dorsal ridges
Thats right and the facet joints are the sideways ones.

Am looking in the book now ...

BRB

 

[hellybelly6]

bggr, I cant find anything - sorry

The closet was sacro-iliac joint sprain.

Your horse must have an unusual condition. I will keep looking and let you know if I find anything.

Am very sorry I cant help you. I send you positive thoughts.
x

 

[OrangeEmpire]

Thanks, really appreciate your efforts!

at least it isn't a typical kissing spine. hopefully the scan will make it more clear what is actually going on.