Showie's Update 02-17-08
Showie’s content attitude continues to amaze everyone involved with her care. She moves through her daily routines as this is how her life has always been. She is interested in all the activities she can visually see, plus she listens intently to distant sounds outside of her field of view. She stays at a very high level of mental involvement with her environment, still remaining calm and contented.
Showie’s surgery on October 4th 2007 to aid in restoring the tendon and fetlock use in her left leg was beneficial. It removed the adhesions and scar tissue that developed from the initial surgery to release the distraction of the deep digital flexor tendon on the distal phalanx. Translation; surgically cut the tendon, to stop the hoof bones and leg bones from pushing through the bottom of her hoof.
The mechanical functions from the contracted tendon however of the leg, fetlock and hoof are still rounding forward. It is just not functioning like a spring and moving back behind her hoof. The hoof it self has grown, healed and is strong and ready to be weight bearing again.
What to do now?
Like a gentle whisper and solution presented itself. I was at a clients office working, a moment when my mind was involved thinking about the task at hand. The word splint just floated into my awareness it was so clear and so matter of fact feeling. I stopped what I was going and typed equine splint into Google.
There it was!
Dynasplint, splinting system that works on equine fetlock flexural deformity. The dynasplint system is designed to restore joint range of motion/ muscle flexibility after periods of immobility. The Dynasplint applies a low load prolong stretch and encouraging the corrective functions of the fetlock tendon structures.
The Dynasplint was fitted Friday and Showie just acted like she has always worn a splint. She is truly a SHINNING STAR.
http://www.allgodscreatures.org/e-mail-update.html
http://www.allgodscreatures.org/about-showie.html
My deepest appreciations to everyone’s support and continued prayers
Blessings Tracy
Showie’s surgery on October 4th 2007 to aid in restoring the tendon and fetlock use in her left leg was beneficial. It removed the adhesions and scar tissue that developed from the initial surgery to release the distraction of the deep digital flexor tendon on the distal phalanx. Translation; surgically cut the tendon, to stop the hoof bones and leg bones from pushing through the bottom of her hoof.
The mechanical functions from the contracted tendon however of the leg, fetlock and hoof are still rounding forward. It is just not functioning like a spring and moving back behind her hoof. The hoof it self has grown, healed and is strong and ready to be weight bearing again.
What to do now?
Like a gentle whisper and solution presented itself. I was at a clients office working, a moment when my mind was involved thinking about the task at hand. The word splint just floated into my awareness it was so clear and so matter of fact feeling. I stopped what I was going and typed equine splint into Google.
There it was!
Dynasplint, splinting system that works on equine fetlock flexural deformity. The dynasplint system is designed to restore joint range of motion/ muscle flexibility after periods of immobility. The Dynasplint applies a low load prolong stretch and encouraging the corrective functions of the fetlock tendon structures.
The Dynasplint was fitted Friday and Showie just acted like she has always worn a splint. She is truly a SHINNING STAR.
http://www.allgodscreatures.org/e-mail-update.html
http://www.allgodscreatures.org/about-showie.html
My deepest appreciations to everyone’s support and continued prayers
Blessings Tracy
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