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Discussion on Treating a splint injury with a cortisone shot.
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Posted on Friday, May 31, 2002 - 2:25 pm:
Dr. O and everyone.
I just read my post about this same problem in June 01. How Ironic. My horse popped a splint in the same spot as last time, front right leg. This time although its very obviously a splint. We did x-rays and there is no sign of a break or fracture (phew!). However, he's been lame for two weeks and we've been giving 2gms bute, 2X a day and wraping with poltice and DMSO, as well as cold hose. My vet wants to give the horse a cortisone shot. I've never heard of this, why would this help a splint?
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Posted on Saturday, Jun 1, 2002 - 10:30 am:
A splint is usually the result of an inflammed periosteum, the cortisone will help relieve the inflammation. This may help the horse get well quicker though I do not standardly use the practice. See the article for our recommendations.
DrO
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