surgery for ocd

[tikino]

has anyone had surgery done on there youngster with ocd. if so what was the the long term result also what was the routine post op how long box rest etc as i have a youngster with ocd in her hock and looking like she might need to go down the surgery route and try to prepare myself and her for the long term rehab

 

[adamntitch]

has anyone had surgery done on there youngster with ocd. if so what was the the long term result also what was the routine post op how long box rest etc as i have a youngster with ocd in her hock and looking like she might need to go down the surgery route and try to prepare myself and her for the long term rehab

i know of one that had surgery at 1 and was not to be backed till 5 but he was not mine so i dont know the ins and outs but know hes jumping and been riddin now

 

[HKM]

Hi Tikino

I have just finished a research project on OCD and there is no reason why your horse shouldnt return into a sound athlete, with the correct treatment. Surgery is the most effective treatment for treating this condition.

 

[Birker2020]

From what I have heard/read previously OCD in hocks are easier to treat than OCD in the stifles and in particular the shoulder. Apparently OCD is more common in taller young horses as it is based on length of bone rather than the weight of horse. So a taller lighter horse is just a susceptible as a taller heavier horse.

From what I have read I have always thought that the prognosis for a horse returning to an athletic career is quite favourable so presumably this is more so with a younger horse but I'm not a vet nor an expert on OCD.

I wish you and your horse well xx