Hock Changes/lameness and pedal bone issues!

[steph2479]

My mare has developed lameness in both her near fore and near hind - she had a full bone scan yesterday and showed a definate hot spot on the pedal bone of the fore leg, as well as some changes in both hocks and sacroiliac joints(!). We are now embarking on more nerve blocks, xrays etc, but just wondering if anyone has any experience of either problem?
The fore leg lameness is moderate in trot, but sound at walk, and no heat /swelling anywhere.
The hind lameness is more severe stiffness I guess, she struggles to lift the leg for shoeing etc - but vet says changes on the bone scan are not enough to be causing this as the changes are about even in both hocks!!

hope this makes sense to someone, it's bad enough trying to fix one lameness, now we have two at the same time! I just want her to come home

 

[dangermouse]

Well if it is any consolation my horse is technically lame in all four legs. But not as bad as it sounds. He has been through an operation for PSD - had bi-lateral neurectomy, last August, was still lame after op and problem then appeared to be fetlock region right hind. Had previously showed signs of being cold backed. Had bone scan in January no sign of back problem but diagnosed with subchondral bone disease, affecting fetlock region. Turned away for 1 month, then sent for 2nd opinion last week and MRI scan (awaiting results) but much more positive diagnosis and told to continue with another month of rest and then bring back into work. Queried previous diagnosis. In a nutshell, I would make sure you are completely happy with the diagnosis you are given and if covered by insurance push for MRI scan for more reliable diagnosis, if you can. Good luck