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laura
unregistered 		posted 08-08-2002 03:43 AM           Edit/Delete Message
does anyone know anything about hock problems, im not sure whats wrong, but the horse i ride has something wrong, and they want to inject something in it, but it might cause damage to the cartilage... but i just want a ny info before we make the decision on whether to do it or not, any info would be helpful- thanks!

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Shelley
unregistered 		posted 08-08-2002 03:43 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Hi! New to forum! Thought I might offer a few suggestions;
Firstly, who is injecting the hock, with what and why? There are a lot of different problems that can occur within the hock from fluid loss to joint strain. Some problems thought to be in the hock are also actually higher up in the stifle.

You need to be VERY sure of what you are doing before injecting a substance into any joint area as it is very easy to cause permanent & irreperable damage. However, if a vet has suggested this, and you have a second opinion aloing with an x-ray or ultra sound to justify it, then this may be the only treatment. Is this the only for of treatment, or have you tried other medication? It is a very drastic thing to do so I hope this has been VERY carefully considered.

Hope some of this is helpful. FYI, I am a vet nurse with equine medicine training.

Good luck!

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sammy
unregistered 		posted 08-08-2002 03:44 AM           Edit/Delete Message
Talk to every vet you can find, your horse can't, and it's important, no matter what the problem, even in an emergency call more than one vet, once a good vet for horses is found they'll know your horse for ever, just like you feel comfortable with your own docter.

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