What are the best treatments for a horse's new sacroiliac injury?

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what treatment do you recommend for a horse with a recent acute sacroiliac injury? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Male | neutered | 11 years and 2 months old | 1102 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry that Tommy has been injured! Treatment should be customized to the individual horse. One course of treatment is to reduce inflammation. This can be achieve through the use of non-steroidal medications, and I would discuss with your vet getting a prescription for bute or another NSAID. If there is arthritis or ligament damage, local injections of corticosteroids may be used to reduce pain and inflammation. I would also reduce exercise, and I would discuss with your vet how much exercise they feel is safe for Tommy, as too much exercise will aggravate the injury. Allow turnout, as stall rest isn't recommended for SI injuries. Make sure that the paddock where Tommy is turned out is small with good footing. Discuss a gradually increasing exercise program with your vet to strengthen his hindquarters, and avoid any exercise that puts excess stress on the SI (i.e. jumping, galloping, tight turns). Finally, you may consider some alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, massage, and therapeutic exercises.

What are the best treatments for a horse's new sacroiliac injury?

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