Should he be sound by now?

[longtalltilly]

My horse had stem cells injected into his SDFT about 4 weeks ago (20th May) he is now walking out in hand for 10mins aday but isnt sound?! Should he be sound by now?

 

[Paint it Lucky]

I would imagine it would take some time for the stem cells to develop properly in tendon ones and for the tendon to re-strengthen so I wouldn't expect him to be sound straight away. I don't know exact time scales though, I would ask your vet if you are concerned. Is he less lame than he was before?

 

[longtalltilly]

He is now more lame than he was before

I expected him to be sore for a few days post the injections but its now 4 weeks ago and no real change

 

[Paint it Lucky]

What does the vet say?

 

[longtalltilly]

He said he would be sore for a couple days. I will ring him in the morning and have a chat I think - just didnt wasnt to bother him unintentionally (sp)