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Coffin Joint Injury
Date: 10/02
Name of Horse: N/A
Age of Horse: N/A
Breed of Horse: N/A
Sex of Horse: Mare
Injury or Condition: I originally bought the CHI machine for
my horse. She suffered a coffin joint injury and the vet had
to do a joint injection. His prognosis was grim as the joint
was completely dry upon the needle insertion and what fluid
was there was bloody. The needle was placed using x-ray confirmation
of placement and the injection was given. The vet felt that
I would need to reinject the joint every 3-6 months in order
to give the mare a chance at soundness. Devastated, I went home
and followed the vet's orders but I added in daily treatments
with the CHI machine.
Treatment: I would hold the transducer over the coffin joint
for 20 minutes rotating the position around the entire hoof
every 5 minutes or so. My mare seemed to be relieved and would
stand very still for her treatments. Standing still is NOT one
of my mares best qualities! I continued the treatments for 1
month and then as needed if I saw or felt any heat or inflammation.
Her lameness gradually became better and better and she is now
back to work and in full dressage competition with no further
injections since October of 2002!
Outcome: My mare is back to full work and is completely sound.
My vet is amazed and very pleased! His last two exams have revealed
no swelling or inflammation in the coffin joint area. We have
not checked the joint fluid as there is no need to invade the
joint just to check. It is obvious, however, that the joint
is functioning properly based on the mares work and joy of working!
She is in no pain at all! I have also used the CHI machine on
her in other areas when there has been a muscle strain or soreness
due to new work. All have met with success and with the mares
approval during treatment! Her eyes close and she completely
relaxes and stands very still.
Name of Attending Vet or Therapist: Elaine O'Brien
Location: Norco, CA
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