Medial collateral ligament in the hock sprain

[Leanne1980]

Hi does any one have any experience of MCL in the hock getting damaged. My horse was found down in the field Monday, had a very swollen hock when we got her up and would not weight bare. The swelling went down a little but not enough to be happy with so went to the vets Friday. Their diagnosed was MCL sprain/inflammation but unsure of the damage as hock was still swollen . We have been advise 6 weeks box rest then go back. As anyone else experienced this? What was the outcome? What was your rehab? Thanks

 

[Leanne1980]

Anyone?

 

[Brandylion]

I have experience of this swelled up could weight bare tho . Cold hose therapy and box rest . Bute . 4 months box rest in total turned her out . Checked 6 months after initial injury by vet still lame but has improved said to recheck her in spring . We are now ten months post the initial injury ( ruputured mcl) and she is sound on hard ground in straight lines .