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With corrective surgery there still will never be a "total" recovery. It will be a night and day difference but with this type of injury it will never fully heal. I have poured threw a lot of blogs and forums on this, and found that most people find that after corrective measures that the horse was once again "normal".
"Please don't panic - I know of lots of horses who are now happily competing following KS surgery - My own tb was the first KS op at Liverpool - (this is going back a LONG time and you can imagine how much surgery/procedure has changed since) but let me tell you - he COMPLETELY changed (He was always a sweet horse but he appeared "psycho" when ridden) - Horses with KS struggle going into canter from trot - they are usually lame in more than one leg as they compensate for their pain - Jasper (my tb) plaited his hind legs instead of trotting straight - KS horses tend to be "explosive" too - complete spasm's of bucking etc but following his operation he was a dream to ride"
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What are the possible sicknesses for a horse?
laminius colic cushings disease kissing spine etc....
Can you ride a horse with kissing spine?
Whether you can ride a horse with kissing spine, also called dorsal spinous process impingement, depends on the severity of the case. Some horses improve, or are even cured, by a long lay-up. Other horses have mild cases that allow for light riding, but not hard competition. A veterinarian can also ease a mild-to-moderate condition with cortisone injections. If you suspect your horse has kissing spine, consult your veterinarian for advice. He or she will be able to tell you how much riding, if any, is appropriate for your unique circumstances.
What kind of recovery should I expect after spine surgery?
Recovery from spine surgery is a long and often painful process. Your doctor will prescribe physical therapy to help speed your recovery. Be sure and follow that regimen carefully for the fastest recovery.
How can you tell if your horse has kissing spine?
Kissing spine (also called dorsal spinous process impingement) is a spinal problem symptomatic of disc degeneration or trauma, that causes the spinous processes, the bones projecting from the vertebrae, to be too close together. As a result, they rub against each other, become inflamed, and create back pain for the horse. Mild kissing spine can be difficult to detect; however, some symptoms include being cold-backed -- showing annoyance and discomfort when saddled, when the girth is tightened, or when mounted -- resistance to going on the bit and rounding the back, reluctance to jump, extreme stiffness, and difficulty cantering correctly. Horses with this problem may trot fine, but be unable to maintain a three-beat canter without becoming disunited. If you suspect your horse has kissing spine, a veterinarian can diagnose the problem using x-rays and ultrasonograms, or by performing a nerve block and asking the rider to work the horse under observation. This problem can be corrected with complex surgery that includes cutting the supraspinous ligaments on each side of the spine, cutting off a portion of the spinous processes on the vertebrae, then suturing the ligaments and skin together again. A long layoff can also cure kissing spine in some horses.
What is the typical recovery time for endoscopic spine surgery?
"The typical recovery time for endoscopic spine surgery is probably around a month or 6 weeks. Anytime there is an incision on your spine, its going to take a while to heal."
Is a horse an invertibrate or vertibrate?
A horse has a spine, so is a vertebrate.
What age can horses get kissing spines?
Any age. It tends to develop with work and strain over time, but if a young horse has an impact that jolts the spine- for instance he consistently works very hard, falls on his nose and twists his neck, flips over, or falls on his rear, this can cause kissing spines at any age.
What is the bump on horse spine. It looks like a raised vertabrae. The horse is not in pain or lame.?
That depends on where the horse has this bump and if the horse has always had this bump. I don't know if this is what u r talking out but at the base of the spine thaT "bump" is called the withers. It is completely naturall every horse has it.
What should I know before the spine surgery?
Make sure you are familiar with what the risks of surgery are as well as what the expected recovery time is.
What is the recovery time after a spine surgery operation?
This depends of the individuals health, but on average it takes about 12 weeks to fully recover.
What does the acronym HAINES stand for?
High Arm in Endangered Spine - First Aid technique used when someone is unconcious - a recovery position - high arm technique limits movement of the spine by supporting the head
DO horses have a vertebrate?
A horse is a vertebrate because a vertebrate means an animal with a backbone. Horses have backbones.
