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Pam Faubus
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Username: Pamfaubu

Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2005

Posted on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2006 - 12:08 am:

My 21 yr old Arabian Gelding has been diagnosed with Desmitis in his front left leg...because of this I'm hesitant to lunge him. My vet has given me a topical of DMSO/Cortisone...my concern with this application is the connection to Cortisone and Cushings Disease. Instead, I just apply "Mineral Ice" and do a standing bandage. I ride him at a walk on trail and canter him on a right lead so it's less stress on his left leg. Any other suggestions? Thank you!

Robert N. Oglesby DVM
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Username: Dro

Post Number: 16924
Registered: 1-1997

Posted on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2006 - 6:39 am:

Welcome back Pam,
For more on desmitis see Diseases of Horses » Lameness » Diseases of the Lower Limb » Suspensory Desmitis, Strain, & Sprain.
DrO

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