Neck Fracture X-Rays

[Skips11]

After ongoing problems with the right rein but an otherwise sound horse, we decided to take some neck x-rays. We found a fracture up near her poll in the form of a fairly significant bone fragment
We are off to the RVC for a CT scan so we can fully assess the damage and see if the nuchal ligament has been damaged.
I of course will be lead by my very good vets, but just looking for any similar experiences and what the outcome was. We think caused by hitting her head at some point, or pulling back, not that I can recall any such events!

She is only 6 and is comfortable in the field & hacking in straight lines. Her only symptoms are a dislike of any form of right bend, and finds it near impossible to canter on the right leg unless in a straight line out hacking. Left rein is great!
She also has 1 set of touching vertebrae in the lumbar region but we think this is a red herring as she doesn’t palpate as sore and shows no other symptoms of it being a problem.

 

[millikins]

I have no useful advice but hoping this will bump your thread.

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Neck fractures are more common than you think. Most people just don't ever realise their horse has one. So good on you for listening to your horse!

The ones we have had in the yard have all come back racing absolutely fine. Obviously we aren't asking them to work in an outline or go in small circles regularly. But in the long run there have been no issues.

I hope everything goes well for you.

 

[Skips11]

Neck fractures are more common than you think. Most people just don't ever realise their horse has one. So good on you for listening to your horse!

The ones we have had in the yard have all come back racing absolutely fine. Obviously we aren't asking them to work in an outline or go in small circles regularly. But in the long run there have been no issues.

I hope everything goes well for you.

Thank you, that’s good to hear!