Knee arthroscopy info
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one of mine had a stifle arthroscopy recently and not an emergency, so bit different, but general aftercare from that was 2 weeks in the box until stitches were removed and then reintroduction of controlled exercise. the GA knocked her back a bit. i find they lose their appetites and feel a bit under the weather afterwards so be prepared for that.
My old mare had the exact same injury. Kick to the knee that perforated the joint and lead to bone chips. This was removed and joint flushed under GA and then 1 week of IV antibiotics. She returned to work and carried on eventing at about 80cm level for a further 10 years. She could've jumped higher but she had another previous injury that involved an operation that limited her a bit.
Cost wise looking at 5K plus. And depending on how it goes a reasonable time on box rest and then field rest. As I was away at the time and had another horse she had the best part of a year or so off.
My 3 year old suffered a hock wound that didn't need an op but twice weekly dressing changes and a week and a half have antibiotics in the hospital and that cost 6k for reference. She needed 3 months box rest but is now completely healed
My 3 year old suffered a hock wound that didn't need an op but twice weekly dressing changes and a week and a half have antibiotics in the hospital and that cost 6k for reference. She needed 3 months box rest but is now completely healed
As he is young and still growing they tend to heal a lot better. This happened when my mare was about 17/18 which can take longer to heal.
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yeah because they don't understand what happened to them. I've had 2 that have had GAs now and they have both been quiet and tucked up when i've been able to see them and taken a good few days to start to seem like themselves again.
fingers crossed for a good outcome. at least box rest is less awful at this time of year compared to the summer. Mine is stuck in until the new year but i keep telling her she's not missing much
fingers crossed for a good outcome. at least box rest is less awful at this time of year compared to the summer. Mine is stuck in until the new year but i keep telling her she's not missing much
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After my boy had a GA he was off colour a long time. If I had to do it again I’d be using probiotics gentle mashes and monitoring gut health really carefully.