Bone Spavin
Equine Veterinary
From: Equestrian and Horse | Horse Ailments
Bone Spavin
Degeneration of the hock joint caused by arthritis, it is also known as osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
Prognosis
Osteoarthritis cannot be cured only managed in such a way as to reduce the pain that the horse will feel. Some treatments may be successful leaving your horse pain free for anything up to 3 to 6 months, with ongoing treatment necessary and no guarantee of permanent soundness.
Symptoms Of Bone Spavin
- Lameness, the extent of lameness will vary from horse to horse.
- Bony swelling on the inside aspect of the hock .
- Poor result after a flexion test.
Causes
- Compression causes erosion of the Tarsal bones within the hock and triggers new bone to grow in the area.
- Poor conformation can cause uneven loading of the hock joints.
- Poor shoeing can lead to uneven loading of the hock joint.
- Sports that have a high compression and concussion effect on the hock such as jumping, dressage and reining.
Bone Spavin Treatment
Treatment
can include:
- Rest
- Corticosteroids put straight into the joint.
- Joint lubricant put straight into the joint.
- Anti inflammatory medication.
- Fusion of the joint using chemicals.
- Fusion of the joint using surgery.
- Corrective shoeing can help in some cases.
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