At 10:32:45 on 04.01.12, stardust wrote:
Hey I have a 7 year old cob who had an accident in the field 3 months ago , he came in badly lame on his right hind leg . He had swelling and heat on his hock , we had vet out who diagnosed a week box rest and exercise plan (diagnosed with a pulled muscle or ligament ) he leg got worse over that time and could not hold weight properly or pick up hooves .we called the vet again who said he's leg was much worse and Bailey then was taken to their hospital for scans and tests . They did nerve blocks which had. A result of him being sound when they blocked out under hock , no abnormalities on scans .he had a shockwave treatment before we got a second opinion from Newmarket where he stayed for a week , they could not find why he was lame but found the pain to be under hock .so put him on 3 month box rest with in hand walking twice a day and we had vet out for a check up 2weeks ago which was when the 3 months had ended . The vet then said that he leg has not improved as much as he expected and has recommend more rest in a small field for 3 months and after if he is not sound then he suggested a neurectomy to act where the nerve block was on a permanent basis , but I am not sure whether this would be a good idea . What's your opinion ? Is this safe ? Riding wise ? Xx any help would be appreciated xx