I'm officially a vet-tech in training! I've been interning with a vet for a short time now, and one of my first cases was this poor little guy! We've been bandaging him daily, and luckily he is healing well. But there is still a chance the bone could die, and he would have to be put down. Keep him in your prayers!
Here he is just a few hours after the actual accident occurred. Sadly I couldn't be there for the initial emergency call, but I've got to go help bandage him every day since! Doctor Tom had to sew his leg back up, and I won't go into specific detail, but it was a tough one!
Here he is day two! Looking much better! Lots of stitches, and the skin contracted so we couldn't quite cover all of it . . but by keeping it moist and bandaged and clean we can only hope . . .
The body works wonders! This little guy has a long road ahead of him, but one Day 3 his flesh is looking healthy and growing over his bone! What a lucky horse to have such a good vet, and responsible owner.
This is the day 3 bandage. Similar to Day 1 and 2 but we changed his splint a little bit to give him a wider range of motion so he can heal well, and retain his flexibility. We expect him to make a full recovery, and someday to be ride-able despite the accident. We won't know for sure for some time yet, but keep your fingers crossed for him!
Sorry if I grossed you out, follow up pictures and happy ending to come!
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