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23-03-2021 Terry Henderson OTI Racing 204/425 Docklands Drive Docklands, Vic 3008 Dear Terry, Re: Happy Pharrell Happy Pharrell was examined by the Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic on 23rd March 2021. Happy Pharrell developed a swollen, hot and painful right front leg 3 days ago after exercise. He was treated with anti-inflammatory medications, box rest and compression bandages. Today the right front tendon was cold, firm and straight. Ultrasound examination of the right front leg found a moderate lesion in the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) at Zone 1A to 3C. At the most severe level, Zone 2A/B, the cross sectional area of the lesion was approximately 50% of the enlarged tendon (FS=1/3, ES=2/4). Ultrasound examination of the suspensory ligament and deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) found no abnormalities. Diagnosis: Happy Pharrell has a diffuse lesion in the SDFT of the right front leg. Treatment: It is my recommendation to stop work with Happy Pharrell. There are a number of treatment options used for these types of injuries: Option 1. Undertake an 6-9 month rehabilitation program. Prognosis is considered to be 50% Week 0 Ultrasound Examination 1 – 2 5 mins walk and maintain stable bandaging 3 – 4 10 mins walk and maintain stable bandaging 5 – 6 20 mins walk 7 – 8 30 mins walk ( 8 ) Ultrasound Examination
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23-03-2021
Terry HendersonOTI Racing204/425 Docklands DriveDocklands,Vic 3008
Dear Terry,
Re: Happy Pharrell
Happy Pharrell was examined by the Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine Clinic on 23rd March 2021. Happy Pharrelldeveloped a swollen, hot and painful right front leg 3 days ago after exercise. He was treated with anti-inflammatorymedications, box rest and compression bandages. Today the right front tendon was cold, firm and straight. Ultrasoundexamination of the right front leg found a moderate lesion in the superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) at Zone 1A to 3C. Atthe most severe level, Zone 2A/B, the cross sectional area of the lesion was approximately 50% of the enlarged tendon(FS=1/3, ES=2/4). Ultrasound examination of the suspensory ligament and deep digital flexor tendon (DDFT) found noabnormalities.
Diagnosis:Happy Pharrell has a diffuse lesion in the SDFT of the right front leg. Treatment:It is my recommendation to stop work with Happy Pharrell. There are a number of treatment options used for these types ofinjuries: Option 1. Undertake an 6-9 month rehabilitation program. Prognosis is considered to be 50% Week 0 Ultrasound Examination1 – 2 5 mins walk and maintain stable bandaging3 – 4 10 mins walk and maintain stable bandaging5 – 6 20 mins walk7 – 8 30 mins walk( 8 ) Ultrasound Examination
Option 2. An 8-12 month spell only. This is the least preferred option because the healing process can result in a weak,disorganised scar in the tendon and the prognosis for racing is approximately 20%.
Option 3. Retire Happy Pharrell and enter an Off the Track program. Prognosis for Showing and Dressage is very good. If you have any questions please contact the clinic on 5334 6756.
Sincerely,
Dr Andrew Cust BSc, BVSc, MVSc, GAICD.Ballarat Veterinary Practice Equine ClinicVPBV: 4101 AVA: 9861
