Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections

[Armas]

This week I decided that Armas hind movement was not as it should be.
So booked him in to see the vet at the Cadrenoir.
The vet did some flexion tests hind movements then watched him walk trot and canter.
X-rays of the spine showed no issues. However ultrasound of the pelvis showed a problem in the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint two slight gaps I think. No sign of pain when it was palmated internally. A common problem apparently.
The diagnosis followed with two Injections left & right side of the back
I was told give him light work for the next few days walking and lunging. Then some light ridden work. However it was all in French and am not sure I understood every thing. Has any one had experience with SI injections ? How long do they last ? He said it was not degenerative and the treatment should be very effective.
Still in shock.

 

[coffeeandabagel]

My horse has had them but for osteo arthritus so it is degenerative. No one has been able to say how effective they will be since every horse is different. Sorry not much help.

 

[stimpy]

My horse has had them but for osteo arthritus so it is degenerative. No one has been able to say how effective they will be since every horse is different. Sorry not much help.

I'm not much help either, my boy had exactly the same as a treatment for arthritis, but he never came sound He is now a field ornament (but he's very happy).

 

[coffeeandabagel]

Oh Stimpy how sad. Mine has never been lame just very sore and not working properly - sure it would have led to lameness eventually though. Fingers crossed.

 

[stimpy]

Oh Stimpy how sad.

Thanks. My boy started life as a hunt hireling in ireland, in essence I think he is prematurely worn out

Mine has never been lame just very sore and not working properly - sure it would have led to lameness eventually though. Fingers crossed.

I have my fingers crossed for you too