lundi 23 février 2015

Major Remedy Concerning Navicular Disease In Horses

By Olivia Cross


In the past few years, theories and various methods of treatment involving our domestic animals have been formed including ideas developed by the veterinarians. Navicular disease in horses has been a cause of disagreement and discussed for quite some time now. The professional veterinarians have given names relating to this type of disease. However the accepted vernacular name is caudal heel pain. It is not a good feeling to have a horse diagnosed with this form of illness. However, if proper treatment is carried out this disease can be eradicated.

During the treatment of caudal heel pain, the best remedy one can offer is shoeing and trimming. The main idea behind this is to lower the inner tension that arose mainly when the animal is in motion or moving leading to pressure being applied to its heel. Another option that may be used to reduce this tensions using a wedge. Many other ways relate to horseshoes that one can use to reduce the heel caudal pain, but this option must be selected wisely.

Another effective method that is used is the use of the non-steroidal medicine to lower the level of inflammation. This drug is a recommended by a good number of veterinarians who points out that a drug called the phenylbutazone is more active. However, these drugs have been found to cause gastric ulcers because of their side effect. The next best drug and now widely used is the firocoxib, and it has no side effects.

If the primary treatment does not work, the next best option that a veterinarian might suggest is the use of corticosteroid injections, which are done directly on the affected parts. The aim is to reduce the inflammation in the foot and offer some level of soundness for a reasonable period. The injected steroid takes 10 to 14 days to give substantial result

There exists several other treatment methods specially designed for caudal heel pain. Hyaluronic acid and a wave treatment referred to as extracorporeal. This hyaluronic acid is a medication that is applied through injecting joint or can also be done through IV administering. This will significantly reduce inflammation on the affected part.

Human medication such as the one used in treating osteopetrosis in human has also come a long way in treating caudal heel pain. This type of medication is now gaining acceptance also in treatment of navicular resorption also found in domesticated animals. The drug is administered through perfusion of the affected region. The principal aim of all these methods is actually to relieve pain on the injured foot.

The doctor has various method that can be applied to relieve the caudal heel pain. One of the main methods includes completely severing the nerves that are used in supplying sensation towards into the back of the foot it is also known as the neurectomy. This is an efficient method and can completely heal in less than five years.

In conclusion, we can clearly state that this disease is not terminal. Its cause has been highly attributed to the trauma and the reduction of the blood supply to the foot area zone. Treatments should done both on clinical as well as on radiographic symptoms. The latest development in the surgical practice.




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