Experience with Broken Sesamoid?

[Halfmiler]

I have a 2yr old that was diagnosed today with a broken sesamoid. It’s the top bone, so the vet says it’s operable. She been in training 4 months and shows talent. Hoping to hear from the experience of others - should we operate, and if so, what are the chances of a successful recovery?

[LUCPARK]

terrible news hope shes going to make it to track

needs lots of stall rest

good luck sir

[Fatboy]

I have a 2yr old that was diagnosed today with a broken sesamoid. It’s the top bone, so the vet says it’s operable. She been in training 4 months and shows talent. Hoping to hear from the experience of others - should we operate, and if so, what are the chances of a successful recovery?

  Actual "chances" are speculative of course.  Some make it, most in reality, have a tough road ahead.  I had a 20k horse that owner had it done.  Horse came back and reeled off 4 straight cheap races, then was done. Best of luck on however you go.  Gonna need a little extra patience with this one.

[Calhoun]

Ask Tiger Woods.

[Jazzman]

ive had lots of horses come back depends on a lot of things example size of chip, location, what type of operation removeing or screws good luck

[dukeman]

RUFFIAN'S FATAL INJURY WAS SESAMOIDS

[tumbleweed]

mike, not sure if you can use that on a 2 year old. its like tildren so you need to consult a vet like you said/

[cigar]

Works pretty good but cost like 1200

[Halfmiler]

Thank you !

[bond]

I have a 2yr old that was diagnosed today with a broken sesamoid. It’s the top bone, so the vet says it’s operable. She been in training 4 months and shows talent. Hoping to hear from the experience of others - should we operate, and if so, what are the chances of a successful recovery?

We have had a couple done where the sesamoid fracture was at the apex or top of the bone-both came back with no problems after arthroscopic surgery. As long as there is no suspensory ligament damage to go along with the fracture-these have the best results.
You dont use os phos on any horse younger than 4.  Surgery is the best option.

[halfinhalfout]

You did not say which leg was affected, or your filly's gait.  Try the surgery, but be prepared for giving her til next fall to start back....no substitute for Dr. Green.

[Foalin at 4]

I have a 2yr old that was diagnosed today with a broken sesamoid. It’s the top bone, so the vet says it’s operable. She been in training 4 months and shows talent. Hoping to hear from the experience of others - should we operate, and if so, what are the chances of a successful recovery?

Wow, of all the horses I've owned who have broke a sesamoid, I never thought of coming on HORSEPLOP and asking the opinion of the idiots on this site. That being said, the opinion of your surgeon is the only one that matters. Damage to surrounding tissue is key for recovery, but the best one I ever had still cheapened the horse ( At 2 she was a trotting stake winner in 1.58.4 h last qtr 28.3 in hand , after broken sesamoid she couldn't beat 2.00 at 3 )   

[The Exporter]

RUFFIAN'S FATAL INJURY WAS SESAMOIDS

Poor girl shattered her bones, in an all out desire to beat the boy.

[TTitans1]

Do yourself a favor and move on. It`s too bad but you will put far more money in her than you will ever get back. Spend that money on a new one instead.

[Halfmiler]

Thank you. As a new owner I felt it was important to get the opinion of those who have been thru it.