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Debra Dove
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Username: 5691
Post Number: 43
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Monday, Jul 7, 2008 - 7:08 pm: |   |
Our five year old Hanaverian experienced a right stifle lock yesterday which resolved on its own after a dose of Banamine as recommended by our veterinarian. (He experienced a leg lock at the age of two and was given two injections of almond oil and iodine at that time that seemed to do the trick till now.)
Vet exam observed intermittent locking during the exam but he is sound when unlocked. He rested yesterday in a large paddock where he can move around. He was ridden today lightly in the arena mostly in a "together frame" at the trot and then taken on a 1/2 mile cool down walk around the property bridle path.
Our vet consulted with Pioneer Veterinary in Oakdale and the vet she spoke with (who has been my vet with our older horse) is recommending a course of estrol sulfate injections to "tighten the ligament".
Am curious to know more about this drug and if anyone else has used or is using this regime for the same reason and what the success rate is for helping reduce this mechanical problem.
It was felt that an xray and ultrasound were not necessary at this time since the pre-purchase exams were within normal limits three months ago.
In the meantime, we are to continue to ride daily keeping the horse in a more collected frame. He is young, so we are striving to find the balance between keeping him "together" when doing arena work, incline trotting and ground poles and letting him stretch and relax on trail rides and during breaks. His weight is good according to our vet and he is on a seven week shoeing schedule. He has certainly grown and filled out in the three months we have had him.. Any chance this could be a "growing pain" blip?
Smiles and Thanks,
Debra |
Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: dro
Post Number: 20977
Registered: 1-1997
| | Posted on Tuesday, Jul 8, 2008 - 9:10 am: | |
Hello Debra,
As to a growing blip yes that certainly is a possibility. There is no good research on estrol or estradiol injections for stifle lock but you will find more on this and other information in the article Diseases of Horses » Lameness » Diseases of the Upper Rear Limb » Stifle Lameness » Stifle Lock: Upward Fixation of the Patella.
DrO |
