Posted by Adrian on April 06, 2003 at 15:35:55:
In Reply to: Re: RVI & Navicular treatment posted by M. W. Myers, D.V.M. on April 06, 2003 at 13:32:53:
Not predictable in what way-- in that it's a coin-toss if it works, or does it cause bizarre side effects? What type of prices are we talking about? I'm going to talk to my vet about it Monday and wanted to have as much info about RVI as possible : )
Oddly enough, my mare's problem is in her "good foot" -- it has a far better hoof build than the left, which is long-toe-low-heel. But she is pretty up-right in both pasterns. And I know a bit about her past shoeing history-- it was unpredicatble at best before I got her-- when I first started woking with her she was 10 weeks in her shoes!
I don't know the phalangeal alignment, breakover or caudal limb support. I will ask my farrier tonite since she blew a shoe today in the field-- strangely enuf trotting sound as a dollar in her easy-boot : o
Her toes are rolled for an easier breakover. Would love to find an option that is non-invasive-- saving neurectomy as a last effort as she only blocked 90% sound.
Was also interested in shockwave therapy but the closest place to do it is a 4 hour haul one-way.
: I use RVI in my practice and it does assist in some cases. It is not in general use because it is not predictable in its effect and can be a bit pricey.
: Since you did not mention the phalangeal alignment, breakover or caudal limb support, I am assuming a shoe was applied to see if it would work its magic without addressing these vital issues and you have discovered that it doesn't. Until these issues are addressed, no medication will help for any length of time if at all. The mechanics of shoeing for navicualr problems is the most important aspect of the control.
: M. W. Myers, D.V.M.