Possible surgery :(

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Quick history: Horse had slight swelling around fetlock. Not lame. Had a scan and nothing was found. Vet said carry on riding on bute for five days then take it steady for a while whilst gradually getting back to normal. This was all going well until the snow stopped play. Carried on putting horse out in mornings whilst there was snow. Rode on sat as school had thawed and he was lame.

Today:
Vet came out, trotted up, flexion test and was definately lame on that leg. Vet now thinks he may have a tear in his tendon sheath. He wants to scan again, then if nothing found wants to preform keyhole to have a look what the problem is. He also said there is no gaurantee at the end if he will come sound. There are so many, ifs and buts. Such as if it is just inflammation then he will be rested and could be back in work in 2 months. If its more serious, could be six months.

Has anybody had anything simular? (I'm sure there are lots of people as vet said very common op)

Thanks x
 
Hi, my friends horse has just come through that exact injury, it has been quite a long road though, several months of box rest, thick thick wadding and bandaging having to be changed regular - but this Wednesday just gone he was re-scanned and found to be "heeled" and he is now completely sound and back out grazing for a few hours a day. Good luck.
 
Thanks for your reply. I am trying not to worry until the second scan has been done!! Easier said than done!! Hoping it is not too serious and will be a couple of months as opposed to indefinate!! Hope your friends horse stays sound xx
 
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