Will he ever be the same again?

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The vet is coming out to see Sidney again this week as we are now in week 6 of box rest for his fractured leg.
[For info it is not a fracture totally through the bone but is more like a star fracture of the outer layer of bone.]
So fingers crossed we might get the all clear to start at least walking him out in hand.
Hubby however has been "doing research" and is now convinced Sid will never be the same again, will always suffer lameness problems and won't be able to show jump.
So I guess I'm asking, especially those of you whose horses have had similar injuries, do you think he will be the same again?
 
My friend's horse had a star fracture in his shoulder. He went on to continue successfully eventing with her.

Tell husband not to do any more research!
 
I don't have any specific examples for you to show hubby, but there are plenty of horses with varying types of fractures that have returned to competitive work - it is probably a bit early to tell at the moment. Long, long term there is the potential, I suppose, for arthitic changes
 
Agree with Amymay - don't let him look onthe net! i found all sorts of awful things when my horse fractured his splint bone and it left a bone fragment - he's now absolutley fine
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yeah stop it because take it from me it will drive you nuts!

I am paranoid and i can tell you now get off the internet - you can only go by what happens with your horse really

I hope it all works out for the best!
 
My friend's mare fractured a front cannon bone a few years ago - I can't remember the type of fracture. She had about 10 weeks box rest I think - then short walks in hand. The vets were guarded about predicting long-term soundness, and our farrier was convinced she would not be able to return to ridden work. She's made a full recovery - been XC, sponsored rides, regular roadwork etc and sound as anything. Fingers crossed for Sidney.
 
YO had an ID x TB that fractured his front cannon about 18 months ago, he had 10 weeks box rest and then was put back into work, she was concerned to start with, but the vet reasurred her that all was well. This horse was hunted, show jumped, hacked out and is currently starting his official BE career this year with his new owners, so hang in there and I'm sure all will be well........... Good luck..
 
Absolutely,

when a bone is fractured and heals, it becomes stronger than that area of bone was before the injury

when a tendon/ligament/muscle is torn, it doesn't become quite as strong as before the injury

I think, and this is IMO - the only risk of arthritis you may have is if the fracture was close to or inside a joint.

The area of bone will probably appear enlarged for ever, but unless you're bothered about showing, that won't be a problem.

Good luck, and tell hubby to stop! Don't panic, it sounds as though your boy is well on the way to recovery!
 
My retired horse fractured his femur, he returned back to affiliated dressage, showing and eventing. He was retired at 21 due to another non-related problem.
 
My daughters pony had a star fracture of the tibia. She had 6 weeks cross tied , followed by a further 6 weeks of box rest with walking in hand. She was 16 years old at the time, and has made a full recovery. She has competed in show jumping and cross country since the injury without problem. She is 20 this year and (fingers crossed) still shows no sign of trouble with that leg. I think the important thing is not to rush them. Our vet re-xrayed her leg at the end of the box rest just to make sure it was okay to turn her out again. Good luck with Sidney, I am sure he will be good as new. And keep hubby away from the internet, I know from personal experience how easy it is to scare yourself when you start doing "research".
 
We loaned a pony that had had some kind of fracture, we had no problems at all with her. My daughter did all the usual pony clubs things.
 
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