tendon injuries in oldies

[AimeeF]

Hi
My 25 year old ID/TB suffered from a very severe tear to his superficial flexor tendon on 12th Feb. He has been on box rest since. For the first 4 weeks he had cold hosing and ultrasound. He then had prp (platelet rich plasma) therapy. Unfortunately this failed and his tendon is deteriorating further under his weight and due to the inflammation. He also has Cushings which is not helping as it inhibits healing. I was obviously devastated to find out on Friday that it is actually getting worse.
Does anyone have any advice, suggestions of treatments, supplements etc? At this point I'm afraid I need something akin to a miracle but I can't give up yet - he is happy in himself and calm on box rest.
Any help will be greatly appreciated, as will stories of your own positive experiences that might give me hope. No negatives please, I have to try to stay strong for him too!
Thanks all

 

[Biglets Mummy]

Hi AimeeF.
Really sorry to hear about your oldie! Have you tried magnetic boots ?? I had pretty good results with them in the past but to be honest not with a tear like that.Sending you a hug and positive thoughts that he will turn the corner soon. Stay strong.xxx

 

[AimeeF]

Thanks for that. I'm trying magnet wraps on his back legs to stop them filling up. I left them on him this morning so hoping I will see some improvement when I go up there tonight. There are so many other issues they develop when standing still all the time. Thanks for the best wishes. x

 

[YasandCrystal]

How about microtherapy OP - there are 2 equine units on the market I am aware of MicroVet at £200 and Arc Equine circa £400. I actually used a secondhand MicroDoctor (human version) on my 20 year old twice daily following tendon surgery in her hind. She was on 5 weeks box rest followed by rehab exercise for 5 months. I had her rescanned at 5 months and the scan showed lots of regrowth which was brilliant., I did stick to the letter to the rehab but I have no doubt that micro therapy paid a good part in assisting healing.

http://www.microvet.co.uk/