Hock arthritis

[Achinghips]

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My Tb was diagnosed today with this, she needs injections into joint to reduce pain until it fuses. I know it depends on the individual case, but I wonder if she goes sound with this, how long will it be before ridden work can commence - also if there are box rest and bute implications after the injections?
I'd like to hear other experiences please, so I can know what type of things to expect?

 

[blitznbobs]

My big dutchwarmblood has this and he's sometimes sound and sometimes lame. Had the vet to him but as he's 25 then we just give him danilon (sp?) and see how he goes. Unfortuanately with the way he is, he either works hard or not at all... he gets frustrated just walking round the menage and he goes nuts on hacks - not good for me or the hocks. So I just work him for 20 minutes when he's sound and not when he's lame.

Sorry if this is no help.

Blitz

 

[tinkandlily]

Mt tb had this, mostly he stayed sound, it just took longer for him to warm up out hacking, and start walking out properly.