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Discussion on Fibrotic Myopathy
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Corona
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Posted on Sunday, Feb 13, 2005 - 3:16 pm:
I have recently been informed that my two year old Thoroughbred has bee diagnosed with this 'rare' affliction. After searching I located your site, and was pleased to learn that there was a resource with extensive information. While I am without sufficient information at this time, I will share what I know. This is a gelding that was in training for racing. In December, they are normally put on hiatus for several weeks, and training was to resume in mid January. So my little devil was placed either in his separate paddock, or in the stall he has occupied for at least nine months. It is unknow exactly when or where any incident occured, however. The normal daily care, brushing, feeding, etc. were continued. At the time that training was to resume, a slight oddity in his gait was noticed while walking. It seems if at a very controlled walk the gait is almost noticable, but if allowed to stride out it is very noticeable. No abnormalities are evident at a trot/jog or canter. The treatment thus far has been massage, applications of liniment, and hand walking. There have been two sessions of accupuncture. According to his caretaker, there has been marked improvement, and he will be sent out tomorrow 'under tack'. I am curious as to your thoughts, and will keep you informed as I receive information. Thank you for the great site.
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Feb 14, 2005 - 6:47 am:
If the diagnosis is correct this will be a performance limiting problem Carol without surgery. The fact that they are seeing remarkable improvement with conservative therapy suggest something else might be going on but without seeing the horse could not guess what that might be.
DrO
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