Severe Fetlock Osteoarthritis

[Spangles]

Has any experienced sever Fetlock Osteoarthritis ?
Other than steroid injections, what else have you found helps ?
Horse is retired, mid teens but very lame.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Sorry to hear this.

Is joint medication with Arthramid an option? It usually works better when the arthritis is caught early, but it is worth a discussion with your vet. I’ve found it very effective and long lasting for hocks and front coffins.

Treatment of Fetlock Lameness in Horses - Arthramid

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A number of clinical studies have investigated the benefits of using 2.5% iPAAG (ArthramidVet®), a polyacrylamide hydrogel, on treating fetlock lameness in horses with OA, including those unresponsive to previous treatments. Up to 82.5% of horses respond to treatment with 2.5% iPAAG and for up to 24 months. 2.5% iPAAG is proven in these trials to be a safe and effective first line joint treatment option for fetlock lameness in horses. The long-lasting and disease modifying effects furthermore assist veterinarians and owners in a shift away from corticosteroids, the use of which is being questioned by a growing number of sporting governing bodies and animal welfare groups alike.