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  Discussion on Swelling of the extensor tendon
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Remmi

Posted on Tuesday, Oct 31, 2006 - 6:51 pm:

My horse came in from the pasture with a swelling above his right knee that extended up his leg. It was warm but no signs of scrapes or cuts. It appeared fluid filled. The last 8 weeks I have cold hosed and poulticed, and it has slowly gone down 80%, but is still slightly enlarged just above the knee. He has never been lame on it.

Any suggestions on how to get the last of the swelling down?

Thanks!
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DrO

Posted on Wednesday, Nov 1, 2006 - 9:15 am:

Do you bring the horse in at night Heidi? If so a tall knee bandage as outlined in Diseases of Horses » First Aid » Bandaging Horses and substituting VetWrap for the conform.
DrO
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