Stress/ radial fractures

[pearcider]

Ive just been informed that a horse I own that is on Lease has a stress fracture to his near fore. The fracture is at the top luckly where there is most muscle cover. the fracture was due to being kicked in the field.

At present he is sound and on box rest (luckly he is a saint in the stable). He has had one xray to confirm the fracture and the vet is due out in 2-3 weeks time to re xray.

The vet has told his rider that he does not think this will effect his work in the future.

Has any one any experience with fractures like this and their recovery? eg time, success...
There has been no mention of needing plaiting etc.

My concern is that the horse will be able to continue being competitively ridden to the level he is now once recovered as this horse will not suit being a field pony.

thanks in advance

 

[ImogenBurrows]

Front or back leg? How extensive?
Most are ok after a fairly prolonged period of bated breath box rest. If they heal well, most cases I have dealt with have returned to full work. That's the good news.

The bad news is that rarely, the fracture line will extend and may progress rapidly into a complete upper limb fracture. These cases will usually be put to sleep as no treatment is possible for repair.

This better outcome is far more common thank goodness.

Care with the horse in the box and trying to keep the horse a settled and quiet as possible is vital.

Good luck,
Imogen

 

[pearcider]

Front leg.

Luckly he is very quiet in his stable. Ill just have to keep everything crossed for next x-ray.

Thankyou for quick reply Im so worried