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Discussion on Old Fibrotic/Ossifying Myopathy and Myositis
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garrigon
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Posted on Friday, Jun 15, 2007 - 9:44 pm:
We have a horse with an old injury to his lower rump. The injury happened before we bought him.
The muscle is shortened and very stiff his way of going is much like in your article "Fibrotic or Ossifying Myopathy in Horses." My question is if this causes no pain can he still be ridden etc? At one time he was a very accomplished AQHA jumper.
Other than the stiff motion in his hind leg he is healthy. My son just stopped riding and showing so he has been off work for several years and I would like to find someone to put him back to use if he is able.
Thanks
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DrO
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Posted on Sunday, Jun 17, 2007 - 2:09 pm:
Hello Gwen,
The question is, "when he exercises does he do further damage like tearing the scar tissue that is back there?". Whether this happens will depend on what you ask, how willing he is to try, and the strength and mechanics of the scar tissue. Examination may give some rough idea, and most of these horses can do light work on the flat but jumping may be too much. What does your veterinarian say?
DrO
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