Joint Injections for Horses: How they Work & When to Use
2022年3月25日 · Joint wear and tear is a part of every equine athlete's life. As your horse ages, joints naturally become stiff and sore - a process that is accelerated with heavy exercise. Joint injections deliver medication directly to the affected joints.
Horse Joint Injections: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
2023年11月18日 · Learn about the benefits, risks, and proper administration of horse joint injections in this must-read guide.
Equine joint injections – a helpful guide for horse owners
2024年4月20日 · Joint injections allow for localised, targeted treatment of a specific area, maximising the dose of medication at the target site and minimising any potential systemic effects. They are used to...
Horse Joint Injections (IA, IV, IM) - SmartPak Equine
Learn about joint injections for horses - what they are, different types (IM, IV, IA), how veterinarians use them, and how they may support your horse
Joint Injections: Pros and Cons – The Horse
2008年9月1日 · Equine veterinarians recommend and perform joint injections for a variety of reasons. The two most common are 1) to anesthetize or “block” a joint to assist in lameness localization, and 2)...
Joint injections are frequently performed in horses. The three most common reasons for a vet to perform a joint injection are: To anesthetise or “block” a joint during lameness evaluation To medicate a joint in the treatment of osteoarthritis To sample the fluid from a joint when there is a suspicion of infection.
What’s the Right Joint Injectable for Your Horse?
2024年4月22日 · For many equine athletes, joint injections are an important part of a regular, veterinary care program. The reason for that is simple: in competitive horses, or those with an injury, injections can help to prevent osteoarthritic pain; both now and, ideally, in the future.
Joint Injections: The what, when and why of intraarticular ...
2019年5月20日 · What happens during a joint injection? Once our systemic therapies like Adequan and Legend have no longer proven to be effective in reducing joint pain associated with arthritis, we turn to localized treatment directly within the damaged joint.