tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post2112779600006415497..comments2024-03-28T00:16:36.539-07:00Comments on Thoughtful Equestrian: Second OpinionCatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-12634283840365705342020-08-09T20:22:37.793-07:002020-08-09T20:22:37.793-07:00I should say we opted not to do the basket surgery...I should say we opted not to do the basket surgery on my horse b/c of what Virtual Brush Box said- one fusion leads to another and in horses it really only works one time (This happened with Seattle Slew) But with the prolotherapy my horse never had to have the surgery and was a very functional neurological horse and probably lived a lot longer than he would of had we opted for the basket surgery. Bee Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225059723348875614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-67566960420430250092020-08-09T20:16:22.317-07:002020-08-09T20:16:22.317-07:00So funny story... my horse basically went through ...So funny story... my horse basically went through the same thing you're going through! We ended up doing a procedure called Prolotherapy where they inject an irritant into the tendons and ligaments surrounding the neck joints to strengthen them which creates a more stable environment to hold the vertebrae in place. They had started doing it to humans with a lot of success so we found a vet that was willing to do it to my horse instead of the basket surgery (it's what they call the surgery in horses that fuses the vertebrae, not sure what they call it in humans?) My horse was 14 when he went through this and lived a great life until he was 22 when he passed away from colic. <br /><br />This comment is getting really long but do look into Prolotherapy and see if it is something that could help your situation. It really made the difference in my horse and I was able to ride him again. We never were able to jump again but he was a great lower level dressage horse and was able to gallop around his field with his friends until he passed away. Bee Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225059723348875614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-85662306323862585782020-08-08T15:58:35.789-07:002020-08-08T15:58:35.789-07:00Excellent news. The possible riding, not the back....Excellent news. The possible riding, not the back. My grandmother had several fusions, one always seemed to lead to another. FWIW, I think you are right to be deliberate about starting down that road.Virtual Brush Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08999987607705271308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-22546408059139586802020-08-08T12:16:57.277-07:002020-08-08T12:16:57.277-07:00Part of me wishes I didn't do the work before ...Part of me wishes I didn't do the work before around outcomes. I don't want to screw around with this. But at the same time, it does seem kind of crazy to open me up and fuse my spine for something this early. I know this is degenerative and one day I won't have a choice. We'll just keep a close eye on it and avoid anything that will turn this from minor to emergency.Catiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04116622774529856827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8381378815481359587.post-17345841788623731212020-08-08T07:25:14.770-07:002020-08-08T07:25:14.770-07:00My mom has a pretty messed up back, that shit is n...My mom has a pretty messed up back, that shit is nothing to joke with but she did a lot of reading on how they handle surgeries in europe (specifically Germany) and has a lot of hope. I really hope you are able to get back in the saddle one day!L.Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05052638724440787772noreply@blogger.com