biggingerpony
Well-Known Member
Hi there,
My lovely ex racer gelding sustained multiple bone chips near his stifle joint about 5 weeks ago. Lord knows how, vet thinks he has either been kicked or got cast in the stable.
Chips didn't show up at initial X Ray (apparently this is quite common). He was non weight bearing on that leg, vet advised bute and box rest for a week, and after no improvement he had a second X-ray about a week/10 days later where bone chips found. Advised he might need an op, X Ray got sent off to an expert at Leahurst, who concluded that he would not be a suitable candidate for an op due to the number of chips and the proximity to the joint. He advised box rest and bute for 1 month then re X-ray to see how the chips are healing and take it from there.
That X-ray is tomorrow... And I'm feeling quite nervous. He is only just turned 7 and a lovely horse, mainly used for hacking/light schooling and the odd show or sponsored ride.
Does any body have any experience on this? What were the outcomes? Good or bad...
Freshly made flapjack for all!
My lovely ex racer gelding sustained multiple bone chips near his stifle joint about 5 weeks ago. Lord knows how, vet thinks he has either been kicked or got cast in the stable.
Chips didn't show up at initial X Ray (apparently this is quite common). He was non weight bearing on that leg, vet advised bute and box rest for a week, and after no improvement he had a second X-ray about a week/10 days later where bone chips found. Advised he might need an op, X Ray got sent off to an expert at Leahurst, who concluded that he would not be a suitable candidate for an op due to the number of chips and the proximity to the joint. He advised box rest and bute for 1 month then re X-ray to see how the chips are healing and take it from there.
That X-ray is tomorrow... And I'm feeling quite nervous. He is only just turned 7 and a lovely horse, mainly used for hacking/light schooling and the odd show or sponsored ride.
Does any body have any experience on this? What were the outcomes? Good or bad...
Freshly made flapjack for all!