Posted 2015-08-20 5:42 PM Subject: Sesamoid Ligament Strain in both feet
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My good 4 year old mare was just diagnosed with sesamoid ligament strain in both feet. She was diagnosed by a MRI. Anyone have any history with this injury? Time frame to recover, alternative therapies?
Posted 2015-08-20 8:58 PM Subject: RE: Sesamoid Ligament Strain in both feet
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Okay. Well, I've been there. I'll list off the things that I did. My mare came back beautifully from the injury.
1. Stem cell.
2. Followed vet directions to the letter, then incorporated water treadmill.
3. Laid off for a full year, did not return to work until had vet okay after ultrasound.
4. Found a really good farrier, that reviewed xrays, full analysis of hoof angles. Corrective shoeing and fixed angles.
5. Brought back extremely slowly, ultrasounding as we went.
6. Made a fast run, went and ultrasounded.
7. Stayed with a good, good farrier. Stay out of heavy, nasty ground.
Also, some people shockwave that area with success, but I didn't follow that therapy.
Posted 2015-08-23 9:46 AM Subject: RE: Sesamoid Ligament Strain in both feet
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Thank you. The vet didn't recommend stem cell, said her wasn't bad enough. She will be doing shockwave therapy and off for 6 weeks. Then they want to ultrasound her and go from there.
Sesamoid Ligament Strain in both feet
