Tinker

Tinker in arena

Quarter Horse mare

Veterinarian: Erich Hodges, DVM

HISTORY –

Tinker is a pleasure horse at Swiss Farms. Tinker had become less active due to arthritis, stiff in the morning and hesitant to go out into the arena. She would sometimes stand with one foot out and alter her stance and shift from left to right.

Tinker flexion test
Tinker swelling at knee

EXAM –

  • Swelling in both knee joints, would step out with left to relieve pressure

  • Head bobbing with activity

  • Visible swelling, degeneration to cartilage and joint spaces

DIAGNOSIS –

  • Arthritis

TREATMENTS –

  • Injection: Spyrng™ with OsteoCushion™ Technology in the top and middle joint of the carpus

OUTCOME –

  • In the first week and a half after using Spryng™, Tinker showed a real difference

  • Significant improvement in the way she balances her weight

  • Reduced swelling in both front knees and better flexion

  • Tinker has become more like her normal self, becoming more active and running around

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