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Post by Rick on Jul 3, 2016 20:22:58 GMT 10
Hi tom just after your thoughts on a partial gracillis tear at the bottom which has come off the bone right hand side. Tore it 50 meters out of the boxes, there was only small amount of bruising which occurred where the muscle had retracted too and lameness for 24 hrs. dog was rested for ten days and stretching to the muscle done. Was then treated by vet with fibrovein and platlette rich blood and rest for further ten days with liniment massage and stretching done. competition galloping was then allowed for a further three weeks three times a week with massage and stretching daily. First trial back on a short hand slip and the muscle has retorn about 50 meters into the run, no visible bleeding and minimal lameness. was the time allowed for the muscle to repair and stengthen long enough. what are the chances off it happening again if given time to re heal and maybe a different physio period longer time galloping etc. dog is a couple months over three years of age and a stayer. Thanks In advance |
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jul 4, 2016 6:35:45 GMT 10
Hi Rick,
Unfortunately mate it's now one of those situations where "what you see is what you've got".
Personally I have never been in favour of using sclerosing agents or plasma injections to try and repair torn muscle tissue where that tear exceeds 10 mm in length as this creates far too much scar tissue, and invariably either severely restricts extension of the limb or tears again if the dog is a genuine chaser. In most instances surgical repair is a preferred option, and even then in the case of a torn gracillis it's only successful in 50% of cases for more than 12 months before further damage occurs.
What you now need to be certain of is that the hamstring is still sound and functional as ar too often the sclerosing injections cause scar tissue into the hamstring, further tearing then damages the hamstring. Then you need to forget about trying to reattach any of the torn muscle tissue, and concentrate on reducing, softening and stretching existing scar tissue.
This will require more massaging with a mechanical massager if possible on a daily basis including massaging Hirudoid cream into the scar tissue and hard muscle areas after using the mechanical massager. Followed by further stretching of the foot of the affected limb towards the top of the shoulder blade. Again as with most types of treatments to reduce skin irritation a three day on three day off routine is best.
A reduction in scar tissue can also be speeded up by small injections of cortisone into the scar tissue, and the daily use of laser therapy.
Two three day treatment sessions before the dog is allowed any running, and then continue allowing free running twice a week with two treatment sessions between runs, and running is essential to the correct healing and adjustments of the damaged areas as it impossible to replicate the required muscle movement by just physically stretching the limb by hand.
It's then a matter of seeing what happens after about a month of this in regard to continuing soundness before a further decision can be made in regard to running behind a lure. If this is not successful retirement may the the only option.
Just in regard to competitive running in competition yards. Again I'm not in favour of this type of exercise as in far too many instances the running done does not allow the full stretching of muscle tissue during the extension part of the stride, causing muscle bulking, and unfortunately creates the ideal situation where tearing of muscle tissue occurs sooner or later.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by BILL on Aug 29, 2017 19:14:17 GMT 10
hi tom can you tell me if hirudoid cream swabs because I used it on a dog 48 and 24 hours prior to a race and the dog was swabbed so I'm a little worried
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Post by Tom Meulman on Aug 29, 2017 21:09:19 GMT 10
hi tom can you tell me if hirudoid cream swabs because I used it on a dog 48 and 24 hours prior to a race and the dog was swabbed so I'm a little worried Sorry Bill I can't alleviate your worries. All I can tell you is that ten years ago it certainly did not cause a positive swab at 24 hours. However swabbing procedures have become far more exacting which means I have no information on the possibility of it swabbing. To top it off the list of tested for compounds on the Analytical Services website is currently not avsilable. Sorry mate. Cheers, Tom Hirudid cream contains heparinoid 0.3% w/w. Racing Analytical Services |
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Post by Dita on Jun 4, 2018 20:46:35 GMT 10
Hi Tom , I have a bitch that has just done her hamstring in her left leg ,I have been reading your post and you have mentioned that large muscle mass can be the cause , she does have very large hind muscles , we always joke about her big butt,, she also has spina bifida in the last 3 to 4 vertebrae and her tail was bent back on itself half way down , the end of her tail has been removed , it has been a long process to get her to the track , she is one tuff girl , only twice out of the money in 8 starts, How can i help her recover . Thank you for all the information that you share.
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jun 5, 2018 3:57:02 GMT 10
Hi Dita, As always the speed and the soundness of the recovery after a muscle injury depends upon the type of muscle damage that has occurred, and I would either need a very clear description of the exact muscle fibre damage done or better still be able to physically examine the injury myself in order to be able provide really valid treatment option advice on a specific injury. Unfortunately that is not possible, however the following pages on this website may be worth a read to clarify muscle tissue damage clasifications and possible treatment options. Muscle DamageInjury Treatment GuidelinesCurrently Available Therapeutic Treatment DevicesCheers, Tom |
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