Rehab for a tendon injury...how tough might it be?

sheep said:
Oh yes, I used the same.
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Which of these, or both would you recommend?

No bute now for several days and my horse's fetlock is cool, and swelling reduced but not completely resolved. Swelling is soft and behaving like a windgall (fluid moves easily from side to side) and is symmetrical to each side on that leg. There is a relatively small difference between the injured leg and her other foreleg - not really noticeable to see but possible to feel.

She is currently sound in walk, including on turns. I have not trotted her up, of course and she is on yard rest with company during the day. Scanning is tomorrow and tbh I am slightly beside myself with worry as to what will be found. But, she is perky and I am glad she is at least gently improving in terms of obvious symptoms - that has to be encouraging, right? Please keep everything crossed for her!
 
Cragrat said:
I really rate the Horseware Ice Vibes. I do use the Arc, but honestly I have no idea how much it helps. I would say the vet is very pleased with his re-scans though.
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Yes Ice vibes are great. A lot of people use them just for icing but they're useful for warming up the legs before exercise as well as cooling down afterwards.
 
I also used Ice Vibes, not in replace of hosing, but to help keep my boys legs down when he was stood in on stable rest. They worked very well to reduce puffy legs.

I also use them after hard exercise for my horses now.
 
SOS said:
I also used Ice Vibes, not in replace of hosing, but to help keep my boys legs down when he was stood in on stable rest. They worked very well to reduce puffy legs.

I also use them after hard exercise for my horses now.
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They're an amazing bit of kit. I'm thinking of buying my own long wave ultrasound machine too.
 
Update: equine vet has been and the scanner failed to work...🙄😥 but from the presentation and progression, my vet is confident that actually Alw has bashed her annular ligament, with no tendon involvement. We may scan in a month but for now, rest and icing will continue before gently introducing some walk work to see how the injury has settled. If need be, steroids and then surgery are possibilities but vet doesn't think we need to consider either at this point. God, I am beyond relieved that this seems resolvable. Alw is sound on a hard surface and turning in walk and trot which vet was really pleased about. I have iced her leg like a blooming ice demon and will continue with that. Thank you for all the experience sharing: we will need to rehab but hopefully it won't be as tough as I thought, nor with the uncertainty of a tendon injury. I know things can change but for now, I am feeling so relieved and reassured. I'm very grateful for the specialist expertise and experience of my vet too.
 
palo1 said:
Update: equine vet has been and the scanner failed to work...🙄😥 but from the presentation and progression, my vet is confident that actually Alw has bashed her annular ligament, with no tendon involvement. We may scan in a month but for now, rest and icing will continue before gently introducing some walk work to see how the injury has settled. If need be, steroids and then surgery are possibilities but vet doesn't think we need to consider either at this point. God, I am beyond relieved that this seems resolvable. Alw is sound on a hard surface and turning in walk and trot which vet was really pleased about. I have iced her leg like a blooming ice demon and will continue with that. Thank you for all the experience sharing: we will need to rehab but hopefully it won't be as tough as I thought, nor with the uncertainty of a tendon injury. I know things can change but for now, I am feeling so relieved and reassured. I'm very grateful for the specialist expertise and experience of my vet too.
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Wow I'm beyond happy for you, that's amazing news.

Make sure they give you a big discount on your bill for the lack of scanner!
 
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It’s great that Alw is feeling more comfortable 🙂.

I’d still want that annular ligament scanned to check exactly what damage there might be. Annular ligaments can be tricky feckers. The vet ought (and my vets defo would) come out again for no charge seeing as they brought a faulty scanner out first time.
 
Tiddlypom said:
It’s great that Alw is feeling more comfortable 🙂.

I’d still want that annular ligament scanned to check exactly what damage there might be. Annular ligaments can be tricky feckers. The vet ought (and my vets defo would) come out again for no charge seeing as they brought a faulty scanner out first time.
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Yes, we probably will scan in a month. The referral vet is hugely experienced and was clear about different ways forward if it turns out to be a tricky fecker! She is a very straightforward vet who would not have hesitated to advise another appointment asap if she was concerned about potential issues with the tendons I think. Thanks though for that - it is no good being complacent!
 
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