Use of ozone therapy in chronic laminitis in a horse.

Abstract

A ten year-old mare, 320 kg, was referred with signs of lameness and reluctance to ambulate. On clinical examination, animal showed signs of shifting weight lameness on the forelimbs, presence of palpable supracoronary depressions and severe signs of pain with hoof test pressure over the sole on right forelimb. Digital pulses and temperature of the hoof were thought to be within normal limits. On inspection it was possible to observe a short extension of the toe and solar prolapse with hoof capsule distortion. Radiologic measurements showed displacement of the distal phalanx (30o). The animal was diagnosed with Obel grade IV chronic laminitis on the right foot. Therapeutic protocol established included exclusively corrective trimming and intramuscular, peritendinous and intrarectal administration of oxygen/ozone therapy as anti-inflammatory therapy. Oxygen/ozone therapy sessions were performed twice a week, for a total of 20 sessions. Six months after original presentation, the mare demonstrated clinical improvement with an improved body condition and better ambulation. Radiologic evaluation showed a normal relationship between the dorsal hoof wall and the distal phalanx.

Ozone and its derivatives in veterinary medicine: A careful appraisal

“…The evaluation of the results obtained in the case of combinations of treatments it becomes even more difficult to establish standardization criteria ( Cabral et al., 2020 ; Coelho et al., 2015 ; Garcia et al., 2010a ; Gayon-Amaro and Flores-Colin, 2019 ; Gonçalves et al., 2020 ; Hernández Avilés et al., 2016 ; Kosachenco et al., 2018 ).…”

“… Coelho et al. (2015) reported a case of a horse diagnosed with Obel grade IV chronic laminitis on the right foot.…”

An overview of ozone therapy in equine- an emerging healthcare solution

“…The ozonated blood is then injected intramuscularly (Borrelli &Bocci, 2009). This minor autohaemotherapy approach had been used in treatment of chronic laminitis in a 10 years old mare (Coelho et al, 2015) and for mechanical lumbar pain in riding horses (Vigliani et al, 2005).…”

“…Ozone therapy could be a solution for such cases. A case of chronic laminitis in a 10 year mare diagnosed with Obel grade IV chronic laminitis on right forelimb was successfully treated with ozone therapy (Coelho et al, 2015). On presentation the horse exhibited signs of laminitis like shifting lameness, high temperature, pain on palpation etc.…”

“…Six months after therapy mare was able to walk properly along with normal relationship between the dorsal hoof wall and the distal phalanx on radiographic examination. Animal recovered up to the Obel grade II lameness with the help of this therapy (Coelho et al, 2015).…”