Sam's x-ray results

LauraBR

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It's been a long day!

Vets arrived and took x-rays this morning although I wasn't allowed anywhere near due to being pregnant. Apparently he stood as good as gold
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They took LOADS from lots of different angles focusing on the small area of the knee they thought to be the site of the injury (it is kind of at the front of the knee almost on the inside).

Then long wait for call as they had to develop the pictures and have a good look at them.

The good news is that there is nothing displaced, nothing majorly broken. The bad news is that the piece of bone they were most concerned about did not appear as it should- although they can't make out the specific break yet there is something there and they think further x-rays taken in a few days will reveal it (the injury was only 3 days ago- apparently the clearest x-rays can not be taken until 10 days after the injury).

So, he is being admitted to horspital on Wednesday for more x-rays and soft tissue scans etc. They are also concerned about damage to his shoulder as the gait he is hobbling with is giving them cause for concern and swelling at the top of his leg is really terrible.

He still seems bright and comfortable though; I took him off the sedalin today and he wasn't any different without it. He is being a fantastic patient so far, amazed us all with how well he is coping with everything.
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I have hardly slept since Friday, I think I will finally catch up on some sleep tonight now I know that although it is still serious, we are almost certainly not looking at the worst case scenario, and even surgery looks unlikely. There seem to be so many stories about horses making a full recovery from all kinds of leg fractures so I am feeling really positive.

Thanks for all your hugs and vibes xxx
 
I'm so glad it wasn't the 'worst case scenario' you were worrying about, lets hope they can get to the bottom of it when he goes for more x-rays etc. Will keep my fingers crossed for him. Make sure you look after yourself as well ((hugs)).
 
That is fab!! A horse at our yard got kicked and her bone was literally sticking out of her leg!! Vets cleared it all up etc and she was off box rest after 3 months and is not schooling and hacking like she did before!
So pleased he is coping so well - Hope there is even more good news!!
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Aww bless Sam being such a good patient. Really glad to hear it's not worse case scenario and sending more get well vibes to him. Make sure you get some sleep tonight and take care of yourself xx
 
I.m glad it doesn't seem to be as bad as you feared. The fact that he is being such a good patient can only help his recovery. Hope you catch up with some sleep tonight.
 
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That is fab!! A horse at our yard got kicked and her bone was literally sticking out of her leg!! Vets cleared it all up etc and she was off box rest after 3 months and is not schooling and hacking like she did before!
So pleased he is coping so well - Hope there is even more good news!!
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OMG that IS a positive story, wow!

I have always thought of a fractured leg being one of the worst possible things to happen but funnily enough I feel so relieved this evening- it is something simple and treatable and although recovery is going to be a long term thing I was going to have to give up riding in a few months due to pregnancy anyway so there is no rush at all to get him back into work and really, if it HAD to happen, it couldn't have happened at a better time.
 
I'm so glad that Sam is ok'ish and its not as bad a first feared. Now you need to take care of yourself and your little bean, get a good nights sleep and rest up a little xxx
 
It is isn't it. Just shows, It's not always bad!
If the wound had got infected, however, she would have been shot
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But with good care and cleaning she was perfectly fine and from what I gather he has no would so its all good
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Poor old Sam, he is a bit accident prone. Bless him for being such a good patient! ((Hugs)) to both of you and hope he does recover well.
 
Here are some more hugs and vibes for you and Sam xx
I am so glad it's not 'worst case', and I sincerely hope that he heals well and quickly. Bless him for being so good about everything. I hope you get some rest now.
 
Gosh I held my breath opening this thread
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SO SO glad that it is not "worst case scenario" and that prognosis looks good.
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Wonderful news!

H. x
 
Bless him - what a good little patient he is. I'm sure the vets will do a great job with him and he will soon be on the road to recovery. What a worrying time it has been for you - but at least things are starting to look brighter. Will keep fingers crossed for him.
 
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