Pain Issues
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Patient: Bertie
Age: 8
Breed: Crossbred pony, Gelding
Pony has not been moving well during training and seems very uncomfortable. After inconclusive investigation owner and trainer are not sure what to do next. They are debating whether to continue to work her as they are worried she is in pain. Owner would also like to review her saddle fit.
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Scan two post exercise. Inflammation exacerbated after exercise (approximately T 16 / 17).
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There is some muscular type inflammation seen over the upper hamstring region bilaterally (attachment of semitendinosus). A small foci of hyperthermia at the lateral border of the mid-right semitendinosus is likely to be a simple skin lesion or loss of hair.
Hamstring inflammation was believed to be contributing to the lack of movement behind and general pain condition.
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DISCUSSION:
There is no indication of sacroiliac or lower limb dysfunction at this time. Thermal symmetry in the neck and pole is within normal limits and there is no indication of any dental or oral inflammation.
The primary thermal finding in relation to reported history and symptoms at this time is local spinal inflammation in the T 16 /17 region of the back. There is no indication of radiculopathy from this region. Local joint injury, degeneration or kissing spine cannot be ruled out
Pony has not been moving well during training and seems very uncomfortable. After inconclusive investigation owner and trainer are not sure what to do next. They are debating whether to continue to work her as they are worried she is in pain. Owner would also like to review her saddle fit.
