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Discussion on Shock wave therapy on lame horse
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bbthur
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Posted on Monday, Mar 1, 2010 - 12:06 pm:
My 9 yr. old TWH has been "off" on his right front for several weeks. I took him to an equine sports specialist who has done several diagnostic procedures during this time to try to find the specific location or cause of his gimpiness. My horse's right front leg from the coronet band to the knee was blocked with the lameness still evident. His right shoulder bursa had an injection of HVA (did I get this right?) to see if he responded to that. It did not seem to help. Then three weeks ago, he received shock wave therapy on his neck. The vet said he was using it as a diagnostic tool instead of a treatment, but if it helped, he thinks the problem may be in his neck. My horse has improved since that treatment. He is still "off" but not nearly as much. The vet also recommended that I continue riding him as usual with no off time.
My question is: my regular equine vet clinic is having a sales rep perform free shock wave therapies on "volunteer" horses this week. Would this additional treatment benefit my horse or could it be detrimental in any way? I tried to get the sports specialist on the phone but can only talk to his secretary who said that she spoke with him, and he said it would be "okay" to have the treatment done again. I don't want to do anything that would negatively affect my horse so am seeking another opinion. I am also considering taking him for hyDrOtherapy that would have him walking in ankle or at the most, knee deep water on a treadmill for 4-5 minutes only. I am thinking that this may be of benefit as well.
I will greatly appreciate you professional opinion on this matter. Thank you.
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, Mar 1, 2010 - 5:59 pm:
Hello Betty,
If the veterinarian that is treating your horse believes it would be okay, I don't have any objections.
Without a diagnosis I am uncertain hyDrOtherapy would be of benefit. Generally such exercise is best for lesions that need exercise but cannot tolerate full weight bearing.
DrO
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