Equine Case
Severe Osteoarthritis
Patient Information
Patient Name: Rio, 26-year-old American Quarter Horse Gelding
Patient Symptoms: Severe bursitis and osteoarthritis of the elbow
Medical History: 2 IA injections of steroid + Hyaluronic Acid, systemic NSAID’s and chiropractic, joint support supplement in feed – No improvement noted. All treatments were tried over a period of 8 – 12 weeks. The owner elected to try laser therapy as a last resort effort prior to euthanasia.
Laser Treatment: 7,500 Joules (15,000 Total Joules) each applied to left elbow and left shoulder. (Palpated secondary soreness and swelling d/t weight shifting from lameness), beginning three times weekly, then weaning frequency as patient improved.
Video courtesy of C. Howse
Before and After Videos of Rio
