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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 20:10:15 GMT -5
My youngest (1 1/2) has a fractured sesamoid. The location is, of course, in the worst possible location and surgery is not expected to be in her future as it would cause more damage than good. We don't know if it's displaced yet as follow-up x-rays are scheduled for tomorrow. Needless to say, we are all very distraught. She was born at my place, so she has always been a member of our family. The vet has stated if she heals well (the vet is not willing to give too much optimism at this point) she will most likely be a light only riding or a pasture ornament. All this said, I refuse to give up on her so long as the pain is manageable and not just minimized and have no problem with her being a pasture ornament. It is just such a shame as she has always been so active. So, jingles and/or prayers are greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Post by lildunhorse on Nov 21, 2005 20:14:48 GMT -5
Of course, Zjaraam. I'm jingling like mad. I will light a candle for your youngster, too.
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Post by rainydayride on Nov 21, 2005 20:15:07 GMT -5
Oh my .. so sorry to hear that z.. major jingles heading from CA to OK.
(was she just out running around when she fractured it?)
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Post by lessonlearned on Nov 21, 2005 20:15:18 GMT -5
Your poor girl (and poor you)! She is lucky to be with someone who loves her who will ALWAYS act in her best interests. She is a lucky girl! Jingling away from S. Carolina!
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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 20:16:27 GMT -5
Thank you so much LDH!!! Although the vet is not optimistic, we are trying hard to be. We believe God's will will be done, no matter what it is.
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Post by schwung on Nov 21, 2005 20:21:49 GMT -5
ZJ- my 10 year old TB gelding fractured his sesamoid at age 3. He spent a year in a stall, after which he came out sound and he started work. He remained sound and in work until last year, despite having horrific xrays and flexing terribly to even the slightest flex test. This past spring he started showing some lameness on the leg. New xrays were taken and in addition to arthritis and a bone chip, he had suspected suspensory involvement and the bone density of his sesamoid was so fragile Pilchuck basically told me he could never be ridden again, he was at danger of just stressing the foot a little too hard and the bone just snapping.
Despite the dismal prognosis from Pilchuck, we sent the xrays to Dr. Revenaugh at OSU, who is the leading specialist in ESWT (electro-shockwave therapy). He saw the xrays and felt that there was a reasonable chance the therapy would help my boy. Slam has had two treatments. After the second treatment, we took another set of xrays. My vet would have rated his xrays prior to treatment about a 7 or 8 on a scale of 1 to 10 (10 being the worst). After the 2nd treatment, he said they were about a 4. The bone which was previously like swiss cheese had filled in. The ESWT also has the benefit of working well on soft-tissue injuries, so it was treating both the bone and the suspensory at the same time.
Time will tell if I have a horse that is ridable at the level he was previously. Right now we are still on stall rest and I can ride him at a walk. We will be pursuing a 3rd treatment as well.
Don't despair. Your filly is young, bones are still growing, she has lots of time to rest and heal correctly. And, have your vet send your horse's xrays over to Dr. Revenaugh for an opinion. It can never hurt.
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Post by sbhr on Nov 21, 2005 20:28:02 GMT -5
The police came...............wanted to know what all the jingling here was all about.
Will jingle for you till it's all better!!
kim
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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 20:34:30 GMT -5
RDR and LL, thank you for your jingles... they are sincerely appreciated! She is not at my place since we are renting in town right now, so when I got there to feed, she was limping terribly. All we can figure is she either found a hole or was kicked as she is in heat right now and rather special. Schwung - Thank you sooo much for the comparison. It does give me hope since at this point all we know is it is fractured in the lower most portion of the bone. We are praying it is not displaced. I'm almost glad surgery is not an option since I've fear side effects such as infection. My vet consulted with 2 of 3 surgeons in the area. I will ask the x-rays be forwarded if the follow-up x-rays are less than hoped. I'm keeping my chin up until I know for sure things are completely bleak. thanks all!!
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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 20:35:08 GMT -5
Thank you too Kim!
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Post by schwung on Nov 21, 2005 20:38:26 GMT -5
ZJ - ESWT, in addition to being able to treat bone and soft tissue injuries, can significantly reduce healing time. It might be worth having Dr. Revenaugh take a look at the films either way - even thought it is somewhat pricey ($400/treatment) if it can reduce 1 year of stall rest to 3 months, it may be worth it. Something to think about.
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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 20:45:32 GMT -5
I will ask my vet about it and to forward the films. I hope she obliges.
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Post by falseimpression on Nov 21, 2005 20:50:31 GMT -5
Oh Zj.. I am sorry to hear this. When I saw the jingles, I right away thought of your older mare.. not that this makes it any easier for you. But as Schwung said this filly is young and has time to heal. Now how do you keep a 1 1/2 yr old on stall rest? Best of luck Z... lots of jingling from up here in Canada too. Anne
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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 20:53:04 GMT -5
Thank you FI.
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Post by zjaraam on Nov 21, 2005 22:57:05 GMT -5
CG, Thank you too... I'm sure Memory hears them and is fighting like crazy to be able to use her leg again to its full potential. Now to find a stall. If only I was still at home in WA, no problem there, but here, a bit more interesting.
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Post by diamondindykin on Nov 21, 2005 23:44:18 GMT -5
I am very sorry to hear about your filly's injury!! I have a colt the same age.......jingles from me and Whiskey Always think positive!!
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